The Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Author: Nicholas Tsoulfanidis
Publisher:
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 463
ISBN-13: 9780894484605
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Contesting The Future Of Nuclear Power: A Critical Global Assessment Of Atomic Energy
Author: Benjamin K Sovacool
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Published: 2011-05-05
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9813107979
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides a concise but rigorous appraisal about the future of nuclear power and the presumed nuclear renaissance. It does so by assessing the technical, economic, environmental, political, and social risks related to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, from uranium mills and mines to nuclear reactors and spent fuel storage facilities. In each case, the book argues that the costs of nuclear power significantly outweigh its benefits. It concludes by calling for investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency as a better path towards an affordable, secure, and socially acceptable future.The prospect of a global nuclear renaissance could change the way that energy is produced and used the world over. Sovacool takes a hard look at who would benefit — mostly energy companies and manufacturers — and who would suffer — mostly taxpayers, those living near nuclear facilities, and electricity customers. This book is a must-read for anyone even remotely concerned about a sustainable energy future, and also for those with a specific interest in modern nuclear power plants.
Power to Save the World
Author: Gwyneth Cravens
Publisher: Vintage
Published: 2010-12-01
Total Pages: 466
ISBN-13: 030726856X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn informed look at the myths and fears surrounding nuclear energy, and a practical, politically realistic solution to global warming and our energy needs. Faced by the world's oil shortages and curious about alternative energy sources, Gwyneth Cravens skeptically sets out to find the truth about nuclear energy. Her conclusion: it is a totally viable and practical solution to global warming. In the end, we see that if we are to care for subsequent generations, embracing nuclear energy is an ethical imperative.
Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities
Author: OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher: Nuclear Energy Agency, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ; Washington, D.C. : OECD Publications and Information Centre
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 142
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Author: France. Commissariat à l'énergie atomique (CEA)
Publisher: Le Moniteur Editions
Published: 2009
Total Pages: 160
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKWorld Nuclear Capacity and Fuel Cycle Requirements
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Published: 1993-11
Total Pages: 180
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlutonium and Highly Enriched Uranium, 1996
Author: David Albright
Publisher:
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 544
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPlutonium and highly enriched uranium (HEU) are the basic materials used in nuclear weapons. Plutonium also plays an important part in the generation of nuclear electricity. Knowing how much plutonium and HEU exists, where and in which form is vital for international security and nuclear commerce. This book is a thorough revision of the World Inventory of Plutonium and highly Enriched Uranium, 1992. It provides a rigorous and comprehensive assessment of the amounts of plutonium and HEU in military and civilian programmes, in nuclear and non-nuclear weapon states, and in countries seeking to acquire nuclear weapons. The capibilities that exist for producing these materials around the world are examined in depth, as are the policy issues raised by them. Containing much new information, this book is indispensable to all those concerned with the great contemporary issues in international nuclear relations: arms reductions in the nuclear weapon states, nuclear proliferation, nuclear smuggling, the roles of plutonium and enriched uranium in the nuclear fuel-cycle, and the disposition of surplus weapon material.
Safety of Nuclear Power Plants
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Published: 2012
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789201215109
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn the basis of the principles included in the Fundamental Safety Principles, IAEA Safety Standards Series No. SF-1, this Safety Requirements publication establishes requirements applicable to the design of nuclear power plants. It covers the design phase and provides input for the safe operation of the power plant. It elaborates on the safety objective, safety principles and concepts that provide the basis for deriving the safety requirements that must be met for the design of a nuclear power plant. Contents: 1. Introduction; 2. Applying the safety principles and concepts; 3. Management of safety in design; 4. Principal technical requirements; 5. General plant design; 6. Design of specific plant systems.
Nuclear Energy Today
Author: OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher: OECD
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 120
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs energy demand increases in line with the expansion of the world's leading economies and the growth of developing economies, a key challenge remains of how to provide the energy levels required while protecting our environment and conserving natural resources. Nuclear energy is a complex and controversial technology but also has the potential to provide considerable benefits. This publication explores a range of issues involved in the use of nuclear energy, including safety aspects, whether its use is economically competitive, its role in meeting greenhouse gas reduction targets, how to manage the radioactive waste it generates, whether its use increase the risk of proliferation of nuclear weapons, security of resources, and its potential role in the future.
Nuclear Power and Sustainable Development
Author: International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9789201070166
DOWNLOAD EBOOKTransforming the energy system is at the core of the dedicated sustainable development goal on energy within the new United Nations development agenda. This publication explores the possible contribution of nuclear energy to addressing the issues of sustainable development through a large selection of indicators. It reviews the characteristics of nuclear power in comparison with alternative sources of electricity supply, according to economic, social and environmental pillars of sustainability. The findings summarized in this publication will help the reader to consider, or reconsider, the contribution that can be made by the development and operation of nuclear power plants in contributing to more sustainable energy systems.
