A guide to nuclear power technology: A resource for decision making

This book brings together the current information on the various technical aspects associated with the production of nuclear power and the technological modifications used in countries worldwide. Contents: Introduction. Nuclear Technology Summary. Health. Radiation, and Nuclear Power. Radiation and the Environment: The Impact of Nuclear Power Facilities. Mining and Production of Reactor Fuel Materials. Enrichment Technologies. Nuclear Fuel: Its Properties, Design, Fabrication, and Performance. Light-water Reactor Systems. LWR Components. Materials. Fuel Utilization. Operation of a Nuclear Power Plant. Other Power Reactor Types. Reprocessing of Nuclear Fuel. Radioactive Waste Disposal. Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities. The Safety of Nuclear Power Facilities. Nuclear Power Regulation. Nuclear Power Economics. Proliferation Issues. Statistics. Glossary. Index