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Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals
A Practical Perspective
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This textbook is ideal for undergraduate and graduate students studying nuclear engineering, as well as practising nuclear scientists and engineers seeking a thorough and accessible reference. It suits educators designing flexible course structures in nuclear power fundamentals.
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Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals is the most modern, up-to-date, and reader-friendly nuclear engineering textbook on the market today. It provides a thoroughly modern alternative to classical nuclear engineering textbooks that have not been updated over the last 20 years.
Printed in full colour, it conveys a sense of awe and wonder to anyone interested in the field of nuclear energy. It discusses nuclear reactor design, nuclear fuel cycles, reactor thermal-hydraulics, reactor operation, reactor safety, radiation detection and protection, and the interaction of radiation with matter. It presents an in-depth introduction to the science of nuclear power, nuclear energy production, the nuclear chain reaction, nuclear cross sections, radioactivity, and radiation transport. All major types of reactors are introduced and discussed, and the role of internet tools in their analysis and design is explored. Reactor safety and reactor containment systems are explored as well.
To convey the evolution of nuclear science and engineering, historical figures and their contributions to the evolution of the nuclear power industry are explored. Numerous examples are provided throughout the text, and are brought to life through life-like portraits, photographs, and colourful illustrations.
The text follows a well-structured pedagogical approach and provides a wide range of student learning features not available in other textbooks, including useful equations, numerous worked examples, and lists of key web resources. As a bonus, a complete Solutions Manual and PDF slides of all figures are available to qualified instructors who adopt the text. More than any other fundamentals book in a generation, it is student-friendly and truly impressive in its design and its scope.
It can be used for a one-semester, a two-semester, or a three-semester course in the fundamentals of nuclear power. It can also serve as a great reference book for practising nuclear scientists and engineers. To date, it has achieved the highest overall satisfaction of any mainstream nuclear engineering textbook available on the market today.
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Reviewers praise the book for its fresh approach to nuclear power science, clarity in explaining difficult concepts, and extensive graphical illustrations. It is noted for its comprehensive coverage often found only in multiple textbooks. The included review questions and homework problems enhance learning, and its modular chapter design offers flexibility for instructors. It is highly regarded for student engagement and suitability at both undergraduate and introductory graduate levels.
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ISBN: 9781482221497
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 20 March 2017
Country: United States
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Illustration: 265 Tables, color; 862 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education
DIMENSIONS
Width: 203.0mm
Height: 254.0mm
Weight: 1940g
Pages: 961
About the Author
Robert E. Masterson (1950-2020) held MS and PhD degrees in nuclear engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and he worked for Westinghouse Nuclear Energy Systems. He was an Affiliate Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia. Dr. Masterson published extensively in the journals of the ANS and had over 20 years of experience in the field of nuclear science and engineering. He had an extensive background in the fields of reactor safety, reactor design and analysis, reactor thermal hydraulics, numerical analysis, reactor physics, reactor dynamics, nuclear medicine, and nuclear particle transport. He was a member of the American Nuclear Society. His first textbook with CRC Press, Nuclear Engineering Fundamentals: A Practical Perspective, was published in 2017.
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