Thermodynamics in nuclear power plant systems. (2015)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Bahman Zohuri, Patrick McDaniel.
• Authors: Zohuri, Bahman; McDaniel, Patrick
• Contents: Definitions and Basic Principles -- Properties of Pure Substances -- Mixture -- Work and Heat -- First Law of Thermodynamics -- The Kinetic Theory of Gases -- Second Law of Thermodynamics -- Reversible Work, Irreversibility, and Exergy (Availability) -- Gas Kinetic Theory of Entropy -- Thermodynamic Relations -- Combustion -- Heat Transfer -- Heat Exchangers -- Gas Power Cycles -- Vapor Power Cycles -- Circulating Water Systems -- Electrical System -- Nuclear Power Plants -- Nuclear Fuel Cycle -- The Economic Future of Nuclear Power -- Safety, Waste Disposal, Containment, and Accidents.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2015
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations
• Subjects: 621.48/31; Energy; Nuclear power plants -- Thermodynamics; Heat -- Transmission; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Mechanical; Heat -- Transmission; Nuclear power plants -- Thermodynamics; Technology & Engineering -- Power Resources -- Nuclear; Science -- Mechanics -- Dynamics -- Thermodynamics; Nuclear power & engineering; Engineering thermodynamics; Engineering; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783319134192; 3319134191; 3319134183; 9783319134185
• Related ISBNs: 9783319134185
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
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