Introduction

Nuclear power generation has undergone major expansion and developments in recent years; this third edition contains much revised material in presenting the state-of-the-art of nuclear power station designs currently in operation throughout the world.

Coverage

The volume covers nuclear physics and basic technology, nuclear station design, nuclear station operation, and nuclear safety.

Chapter Structure

Each chapter is independent but with the necessary technical overlap to provide a complete work on the safe and economic design and operation of nuclear power stations.