The Technology of Pressurized Water Reactors: From the Nautilus to the EPR
The Technology of Pressurized Water Reactors: From the Nautilus to the EPR
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030866378 | 1950 Pages | PDF (True) | 347 MB
English | 2022 | ISBN: 3030866378 | 1950 Pages | PDF (True) | 347 MB
This book offers a complete panorama of the pressurized water reactor industry, beginning from its origin in the USA and the realization of nuclear engines for naval propulsion, to its most recent developments in the field of civil energy production, particularly in France with the 56 reactors of the multinational electric utility company, Electricité de France (EDF). This comprehensive two-volume masterwork features detailed descriptions of all the crucial components driving a pressurized water nuclear reactor. Volume 1 deals with the main components, such as the main primary circuit, the reactor core, and the steam generators. Volume 2 covers the secondary circuit and the cold source, including components such as the turbine, condenser, alternator, transformers and power supply.