(Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy) 1st Edition
by Igor Pioro (Editor)
Handbook of Generation IV Nuclear Reactors
presents information on the current fleet of Nuclear Power Plants
(NPPs) with water-cooled reactors (Generation III and III+) (96% of 430
power reactors in the world) that have relatively low thermal
efficiencies (within the range of 32 36%) compared to those of modern
advanced thermal power plants (combined cycle gas-fired power plants –
up to 62% and supercritical pressure coal-fired power plants – up to
55%).
Moreover, thermal efficiency of the current fleet of NPPs
with water-cooled reactors cannot be increased significantly without
completely different innovative designs, which are Generation IV
reactors. Nuclear power is vital for generating electrical energy
without carbon emissions.
Complete with the latest research,
development, and design, and written by an international team of
experts, this handbook is completely dedicated to Generation IV
reactors.
- Presents the first comprehensive handbook dedicated entirely to generation IV nuclear reactors
- Reviews the latest trends and developments
- Complete with the latest research, development, and design information in generation IV nuclear reactors
- Written by an international team of experts in the field
