The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power
The Technological and Economic Future of Nuclear Power

Author: Reinhard Haas

Publisher: Springer

Published: 2019-04-26

Total Pages: 382

ISBN-13: 3658259876

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This open access book discusses the eroding economics of nuclear power for electricity generation as well as technical, legal, and political acceptance issues. The use of nuclear power for electricity generation is still a heavily disputed issue. Aside from technical risks, safety issues, and the unsolved problem of nuclear waste disposal, the economic performance is currently a major barrier. In recent years, the costs have skyrocketed especially in the European countries and North America. At the same time, the costs of alternatives such as photovoltaics and wind power have significantly decreased.

Safety Margins of Operating Rectors
Safety Margins of Operating Rectors

Author: M. Antila

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 9789201181022

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This TECDOC deals with a basic concept of safety margins and their role in assuring safety of nuclear Installations. The document describes capabilities of thermal hydraulic computer codes used to determine safety margins, evaluation of uncertainties, methods for safety margin evaluation and utilization of safety margins in operation and modifications of nuclear power plants.

Status of Research and Technology Development for Supercritical Water Cooled Reactors
Status of Research and Technology Development for Supercritical Water Cooled Reactors

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher: International Atomic Energy Agency

Published: 2019-05-22

Total Pages: 74

ISBN-13: 9789201019196

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There is considerable interest in both developing and developed countries in the design of innovative water cooled reactors (WCRs) and, owing to the higher thermal efficiency and significant system simplifications, supercritical water cooled reactors (SWCRs). Compared to conventional WCRs the SCWR concept requires extensive, comprehensive research and development (R&D). Fundamental research in understanding important phenomena has been completed successfully in providing information required for the next step of development. Currently, a few concepts have been assessed as being technical feasible, and several other concepts are under development. These concepts are described in this publication, together with detailed analysis of remaining gaps requiring future R&D.

Stress Corrosion Cracking in Light Water Reactors
Stress Corrosion Cracking in Light Water Reactors

Author: International Atomic Energy Agency

Publisher:

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9789201172105

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Provides general descriptions of degradation mechanisms of different types of stress corrosion cracking (SCC) which are concerned with systems, structures and components in PWRs and BWRs. This publication includes examples of good practices in preventing, mitigating and repairing SCC damage and summarizes research and development programmes.