Published 1984 | Version v1
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Nuclear power

Creators

  • 1. Institute of Atomic Energy, Otwock-Swierk (Poland)

Description

Physical processes in nuclear reactors are described. The basic types of nuclear reactors are presented. The heat transfer problems are discussed in detail. The fuel cycle is thoroughly described. The detailed description of nuclear power plant with WWER type reactor is given. The problems of proper operation of nuclear power stations are discussed. The importance of radiation protection is stressed. The possible accidents are numbered. The nuclear safety is discussed in detail. The prospects of nuclear power are presented. 145 refs., 121 figs., 63 tabs. (A.S.)

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (Polish)
Podstawy energetyki jadrowej

Publishing Information

Publisher
Wydawnictwa Naukowo-Techniczne.
Imprint Place
Warsaw (Poland)
Imprint Pagination
372 p.

INIS

Country of Publication
Poland
Country of Input or Organization
Poland
INIS RN
19106196
Subject category
S22: GENERAL STUDIES OF NUCLEAR REACTORS; S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
FUEL CYCLE; HEAT TRANSFER; NUCLEAR FUELS; NUCLEAR POWER; NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS; OPERATION; RADIATION PROTECTION; REACTOR ACCIDENTS; REACTOR PHYSICS; REACTOR PROTECTION SYSTEMS; REACTOR SAFETY; REACTORS; WWER TYPE REACTORS
Descriptors DEC
ACCIDENTS; ENERGY SOURCES; ENERGY TRANSFER; ENRICHED URANIUM REACTORS; FUELS; MATERIALS; NUCLEAR FACILITIES; POWER; POWER PLANTS; POWER REACTORS; PWR TYPE REACTORS; REACTOR MATERIALS; SAFETY; THERMAL POWER PLANTS; THERMAL REACTORS; WATER COOLED REACTORS; WATER MODERATED REACTORS