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Star Power

ITER and the International Quest for Fusion Energy

by Alain Bécoulet ...

Translated by Erik Butler ...

A concise and accessible explanation of the science and technology behind the domestication of nuclear fusion energy.Nuclear fusion research tells us that the Sun uses one gram of hydrogen to make as much energy as can be obtained by burning eight tons of petroleum. If nuclear fusion—the process that makes the stars shine—could be domesticated for commercial energy production, the world would gain ... Read more

$28.07 CAD

A concise and accessible explanation of the science and technology behind the domestication of nuclear fusion energy.Nuclear fusion research tells us that the Sun uses one gram of hydrogen to make as much energy as can be obtained by burning eight tons of petroleum. If nuclear fusion—the process that makes the stars shine—could be domesticated for commercial energy production, the world would gain
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Flow-Induced Vibration Handbook for Nuclear and Process Equipment

by Michel J. Pettigrew, Colette E. Taylor, Nigel J. Fisher ...

Series series Wiley-ASME Press Series
Explains the mechanisms governing flow-induced vibrations and helps engineers prevent fatigue and fretting-wear damage at the design stageFatigue or fretting-wear damage in process and plant equipment caused by flow-induced vibration can lead to operational disruptions, lost production, and expensive repairs. Mechanical engineers can help prevent or mitigate these problems during the design phase ... Read more

$160.99 CAD

Explains the mechanisms governing flow-induced vibrations and helps engineers prevent fatigue and fretting-wear damage at the design stageFatigue or fretting-wear damage in process and plant equipment caused by flow-induced vibration can lead to operational disruptions, lost production, and expensive repairs. Mechanical engineers can help prevent or mitigate these problems during the design phase
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Power to Save the World

The Truth About Nuclear Energy

by Gwyneth Cravens ...

An 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 ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

An 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
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A Comprehensive Overview of General Fusion

An insight into the fusion lab that can transform how we power our planet

by Amirali Banani ...

Our world is facing an energy crisis like no other as the global population continues to grow at an unprecedented rate and nonrenewable energy production is becoming more and more unsustainable. Consequently, the need to generate clean, sustainable, renewable energy is more crucial than ever before — something that can be achieved with the development of commercially and economically viable ... Read more

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Our world is facing an energy crisis like no other as the global population continues to grow at an unprecedented rate and nonrenewable energy production is becoming more and more unsustainable. Consequently, the need to generate clean, sustainable, renewable energy is more crucial than ever before — something that can be achieved with the development of commercially and economically viable
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The Radioactive Boy Scout

The True Story of a Boy and His Backyard Nuclear Reactor

by Ken Silverstein ...

Growing up in suburban Detroit, David Hahn was fascinated by science, and his basement experiments—building homemade fireworks, brewing moonshine, and concocting his own self-tanning lotion—were more ambitious than those of other boys. While working on his Atomic Energy badge for the Boy Scouts, David’s obsessive attention turned to nuclear energy. Throwing caution to the wind, he plunged into a ... Read more

$15.99 CAD

Growing up in suburban Detroit, David Hahn was fascinated by science, and his basement experiments—building homemade fireworks, brewing moonshine, and concocting his own self-tanning lotion—were more ambitious than those of other boys. While working on his Atomic Energy badge for the Boy Scouts, David’s obsessive attention turned to nuclear energy. Throwing caution to the wind, he plunged into a
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The Eighth Element

A Report on Thorium

by Brian Basham ...

Thorium is a better, safer, cheaper and more prolific replacement for uranium. It deserves to be given the title ‘The Eighth Element’, following Lord Browne’s book ‘Seven Elements That Have Changed the World’. He lists iron, carbon, gold, silver, uranium, titanium and silicon. This report explains why thorium should be added to the list. It sets out the case for thorium as a nuclear fuel, ... Read more

$1.52 CAD

Thorium is a better, safer, cheaper and more prolific replacement for uranium. It deserves to be given the title ‘The Eighth Element’, following Lord Browne’s book ‘Seven Elements That Have Changed the World’. He lists iron, carbon, gold, silver, uranium, titanium and silicon. This report explains why thorium should be added to the list. It sets out the case for thorium as a nuclear fuel,
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The Curve of Binding Energy

A Journey into the Awesome and Alarming World of Theodore B. Taylor

by John McPhee ...

Theodore Taylor was one of the most brilliant engineers of the nuclear age, but in his later years he became concerned with the possibility of an individual being able to construct a weapon of mass destruction on their own. McPhee tours American nuclear institutions with Taylor and shows us how close we are to terrorist attacks employing homemade nuclear weaponry. ... Read more

$16.99 CAD

Theodore Taylor was one of the most brilliant engineers of the nuclear age, but in his later years he became concerned with the possibility of an individual being able to construct a weapon of mass destruction on their own. McPhee tours American nuclear institutions with Taylor and shows us how close we are to terrorist attacks employing homemade nuclear weaponry.
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Nuclear Energy

What Everyone Needs to Know®

by Charles D. Ferguson ...

Series series What Everyone Needs To Know®
Originally perceived as a cheap and plentiful source of power, the commercial use of nuclear energy has been controversial for decades. Worries about the dangers that nuclear plants and their radioactive waste posed to nearby communities grew over time, and plant construction in the United States virtually died after the early 1980s. The 1986 disaster at Chernobyl only reinforced nuclear power's ... Read more

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Originally perceived as a cheap and plentiful source of power, the commercial use of nuclear energy has been controversial for decades. Worries about the dangers that nuclear plants and their radioactive waste posed to nearby communities grew over time, and plant construction in the United States virtually died after the early 1980s. The 1986 disaster at Chernobyl only reinforced nuclear power's
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Foundations In Applied Nuclear Engineering Analysis (2nd Edition)

by Glenn E Sjoden ...

Foundations in Applied Nuclear Engineering Analysis (2nd Edition) covers a fast-paced one semester course to address concepts of modeling in mathematics, engineering analysis, and computational problem solving needed in subjects such as radiation interactions, heat transfer, reactor physics, radiation transport, numerical modeling, etc., for success in a nuclear engineering/medical physics ... Read more

$55.70 CAD

Foundations in Applied Nuclear Engineering Analysis (2nd Edition) covers a fast-paced one semester course to address concepts of modeling in mathematics, engineering analysis, and computational problem solving needed in subjects such as radiation interactions, heat transfer, reactor physics, radiation transport, numerical modeling, etc., for success in a nuclear engineering/medical physics
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Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion

by Jean Louis Bobin ...

The book is a presentation of the basic principles and main achievements in the field of nuclear fusion. It encompasses both magnetic and inertial confinements plus a few exotic mechanisms for nuclear fusion. The state-of-the-art regarding thermonuclear reactions, hot plasmas, tokamaks, laser-driven compression and future reactors is given. ... Read more

$24.29 CAD

The book is a presentation of the basic principles and main achievements in the field of nuclear fusion. It encompasses both magnetic and inertial confinements plus a few exotic mechanisms for nuclear fusion. The state-of-the-art regarding thermonuclear reactions, hot plasmas, tokamaks, laser-driven compression and future reactors is given.
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Crisis Without End

The Medical and Ecological Consequences of the Fukushima Nuclear Catastrophe

Edited by Helen Caldicott ...

Expert essays provide the first comprehensive analysis of the long-term health and environmental consequences of the Fukushima nuclear accident.On the second anniversary of the Fukushima disaster, an international panel of leading medical and biological scientists, nuclear engineers, and policy experts were brought together at the prestigious New York Academy of Medicine by Helen Caldicott, the ... Read more

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Expert essays provide the first comprehensive analysis of the long-term health and environmental consequences of the Fukushima nuclear accident.On the second anniversary of the Fukushima disaster, an international panel of leading medical and biological scientists, nuclear engineers, and policy experts were brought together at the prestigious New York Academy of Medicine by Helen Caldicott, the
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Dirty Secrets of Nuclear Power in an Era of Climate Change

by Doug Brugge, Aaron Datesman ...

This open access book provides a review of the serious limitations and drawbacks to nuclear power, and clearly conveys why nuclear power is a less than desirable option in terms of addressing climate change. It uses accessible and engaging language to help bring an understanding of the issues with nuclear power to a broader sector of the public, with the intention of appealing to non-scientists ... Read more

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This open access book provides a review of the serious limitations and drawbacks to nuclear power, and clearly conveys why nuclear power is a less than desirable option in terms of addressing climate change. It uses accessible and engaging language to help bring an understanding of the issues with nuclear power to a broader sector of the public, with the intention of appealing to non-scientists
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Idaho Falls

The Untold Story of America's First Nuclear Accident

by William McKeown ...

The little-known true story of a mysterious nuclear reactor disaster—years before Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, or Fukushima.Before the Three Mile Island incident or the Chernobyl disaster, the world's first nuclear reactor meltdown to claim lives happened on US soil. Chronicled here for the first time is the strange tale of SL-1, an experimental military reactor located in Idaho's Lost River ... Read more

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The little-known true story of a mysterious nuclear reactor disaster—years before Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, or Fukushima.Before the Three Mile Island incident or the Chernobyl disaster, the world's first nuclear reactor meltdown to claim lives happened on US soil. Chronicled here for the first time is the strange tale of SL-1, an experimental military reactor located in Idaho's Lost River
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Nuclear Choices for the Twenty-First Century

A Citizen's Guide

by Richard Wolfson, Ferenc Dalnoki-Veress ...

An authoritative and unbiased guide to nuclear technology and the controversies that surround it.Are you for nuclear power or against it? What's the basis of your opinion? Did you know a CT scan gives you some 2 millisieverts of radiation? Do you know how much a millisievert is? Does irradiation make foods safer or less safe? What is the point of a bilateral Russia-US nuclear weapons treaty in a ... Read more

$39.59 CAD

An authoritative and unbiased guide to nuclear technology and the controversies that surround it.Are you for nuclear power or against it? What's the basis of your opinion? Did you know a CT scan gives you some 2 millisieverts of radiation? Do you know how much a millisievert is? Does irradiation make foods safer or less safe? What is the point of a bilateral Russia-US nuclear weapons treaty in a
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Why We Need Nuclear Power

The Environmental Case

by Michael H. Fox ...

Nuclear power may just be the most important solution to our search for clean, sustainable energy sources. Although wind and solar can contribute to our energy mix, we need a reliable source to meet large-scale energy demands and break our dependence on fossil fuels. However, most people are wary, if not downright afraid, of nuclear power. Given nuclear disasters such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, ... Read more

$33.83 CAD

Nuclear power may just be the most important solution to our search for clean, sustainable energy sources. Although wind and solar can contribute to our energy mix, we need a reliable source to meet large-scale energy demands and break our dependence on fossil fuels. However, most people are wary, if not downright afraid, of nuclear power. Given nuclear disasters such as Chernobyl and Fukushima,
... Read more
Methodologies for Seismic Safety Evaluation of Existing Nuclear Installations

by IAEA ...

Series Book 103 - Safety Reports Series
Experience shows that an assessment of the seismic capacity of an existing operating facility can be required for a number of reasons, for example identification of potential seismic vulnerabilities based on operating experience events or the periodic safety review programme. This publication covers the seismic safety evaluation programmes to be performed on existing nuclear installations in order ... Read more

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Experience shows that an assessment of the seismic capacity of an existing operating facility can be required for a number of reasons, for example identification of potential seismic vulnerabilities based on operating experience events or the periodic safety review programme. This publication covers the seismic safety evaluation programmes to be performed on existing nuclear installations in order
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Imagine a Nuclear Plant Radiation Incident That Ruins Your Life

What You Need to Know about Nuclear Power Plants and Radiation

by Xac Hammer ...

If you live near a nuclear power plant or are concerned with the American quality of life and environment, you should read this book. The author is a semi-retired nuclear professional with over 4 decades’ experience that includes being a former holder of a US NRC Senior Reactor Operator license, Radiation Protection Manager at multiple nuclear power plants, and president of a key nuclear industry ... Read more

$1.10 CAD

If you live near a nuclear power plant or are concerned with the American quality of life and environment, you should read this book. The author is a semi-retired nuclear professional with over 4 decades’ experience that includes being a former holder of a US NRC Senior Reactor Operator license, Radiation Protection Manager at multiple nuclear power plants, and president of a key nuclear industry
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Maintien d’un régime de sécurité nucléaire

Guide d’application

by IAEA ...

Series Book 30 - Collection Sécurité nucléaire de l’AIEA
Cette publication porte sur la durabilité de tous les aspects d’un régime national de sécurité nucléaire, y compris ceux ayant trait aux matières nucléaires et aux installations nucléaires, aux autres matières radioactives et aux installations associées, ainsi qu’aux matières nucléaires et autres matières radioactives non soumises à un contrôle réglementaire. Elle s’adresse aux États qui ont mis ... Read more

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Cette publication porte sur la durabilité de tous les aspects d’un régime national de sécurité nucléaire, y compris ceux ayant trait aux matières nucléaires et aux installations nucléaires, aux autres matières radioactives et aux installations associées, ainsi qu’aux matières nucléaires et autres matières radioactives non soumises à un contrôle réglementaire. Elle s’adresse aux États qui ont mis
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Security during the Lifetime of a Nuclear Facility

Implementing Guide

by IAEA ...

Series Book 35 - IAEA Nuclear Security Series
This publication provides guidance to States, competent authorities and operators on appropriate nuclear security measures during each stage in the lifetime of a nuclear facility, from initial planning of the facility through to its final decommissioning. The publication addresses effective nuclear security in the transition between stages and applies to the nuclear security of nuclear material ... Read more

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This publication provides guidance to States, competent authorities and operators on appropriate nuclear security measures during each stage in the lifetime of a nuclear facility, from initial planning of the facility through to its final decommissioning. The publication addresses effective nuclear security in the transition between stages and applies to the nuclear security of nuclear material
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Radiation Safety of Accelerator Based Radioisotope Production Facilities

Specific Safety Guide

by IAEA ...

Series Book 59 - IAEA Safety Standards Series
Radioisotopes are used worldwide in a range of medical, industrial, research and academic applications. A large proportion of these radioisotopes are produced in particle accelerators, and the number of institutions that operate linear accelerators or cyclotrons and manufacture and distribute radiopharmaceuticals, for example, is significant and increasing. The production of radioisotopes using ... Read more

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Radioisotopes are used worldwide in a range of medical, industrial, research and academic applications. A large proportion of these radioisotopes are produced in particle accelerators, and the number of institutions that operate linear accelerators or cyclotrons and manufacture and distribute radiopharmaceuticals, for example, is significant and increasing. The production of radioisotopes using
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Specific Considerations in the Assessment of the Status of the National Nuclear Infrastructure for a New Research Reactor Programme

by IAEA ...

Series Book 5.9 - IAEA Nuclear Energy Series
The assessment approach described in this publication provides a comprehensive means to determine the status of the infrastructure conditions relevant to all issues detailed in IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NP-T-5.1, Specific Considerations and Milestones for a Research Reactor Project. This approach can be used by any interested Member State for self-assessment to identify weaknesses and to ... Read more

$33.56 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

The assessment approach described in this publication provides a comprehensive means to determine the status of the infrastructure conditions relevant to all issues detailed in IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No. NP-T-5.1, Specific Considerations and Milestones for a Research Reactor Project. This approach can be used by any interested Member State for self-assessment to identify weaknesses and to
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Nuclear Reactor Thermal-Hydraulics: Past, Present and Future

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by Pradip Saha Saha ...

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Format and Content of the Safety Analysis Report for Nuclear Power Plants

by IAEA ...

Series Book 61 - Seriya norm MAGATE po bezopasnosti
This Safety Guide provides recommendations on the structure and content of the safety analysis report to be submitted by the operating organization to the regulatory body for authorization of the siting, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of a nuclear power plant. It is intended to facilitate both the development of the safety analysis report by the operating organization ... Read more

$25.19 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

This Safety Guide provides recommendations on the structure and content of the safety analysis report to be submitted by the operating organization to the regulatory body for authorization of the siting, construction, commissioning, operation and decommissioning of a nuclear power plant. It is intended to facilitate both the development of the safety analysis report by the operating organization
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Abilità Di Sopravvivenza Alla Guerra Nucleare

by Leander Cross ...

In tempi di crisi nucleare, l'impatto psicologico può essere devastante quanto gli effetti fisici."Nuclear War Survival Skills" è una guida completa che approfondisce l'aspetto cruciale della conservazione della salute mentale durante tempi così difficili. Questo libro offre preziose intuizioni, strategie pratiche e consigli di esperti per aiutare individui, famiglie e comunità a superare le sfide ... Read more

$3.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

In tempi di crisi nucleare, l'impatto psicologico può essere devastante quanto gli effetti fisici."Nuclear War Survival Skills" è una guida completa che approfondisce l'aspetto cruciale della conservazione della salute mentale durante tempi così difficili. Questo libro offre preziose intuizioni, strategie pratiche e consigli di esperti per aiutare individui, famiglie e comunità a superare le sfide
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