Sodium Fast Reactors with Closed Fuel Cycle

<p>Sodium Fast Reactors with Closed Fuel Cycle delivers a detailed discussion of an important technology that is being harnessed for commercial energy production in many parts of the world. Presenting the state of the art of sodium-cooled fast reactors with closed fuel cycles this book:</p><ul> <li>Offers in-depth coverage of reactor physics materials design safety analysis validations engineering construction and commissioning aspects</li> <li>Features a special chapter on allied sciences to highlight advanced reactor core materials specialized manufacturing technologies chemical sensors in-service inspection and simulators</li> <li>Addresses design essentials with a focus on reactor assembly including core and coolant circuits fuel handling instrumentation and control energy conversion and containment systems</li> <li>Provides design codes and standards with sufficient background information to ensure a solid understanding of the underlying mechanics</li> <li>Supplies guidelines for concept selection design analysis and validation</li> </ul><p><b>Sodium Fast Reactors with Closed Fuel Cycle</b> is a valuable reference for industry professionals involved in the construction of fast-reactor power plants as well as graduate-level engineering students of the design and development of sodium-cooled fast-reactor systems and components.</p>