This title is the first of four 'new-look' books in the Power and Energy series that are aimed at industry professionals rather than academics. Nuclear Power explains in detail how nuclear power works, its costs, its benefits as part of the electricity supply system, and also examines its record. This book covers the debate over the pros and cons of nuclear power. Is it expensive, dangerous …
The history of nuclear fission; Reactor designs; Nuclear safety and three major accidents; Operating experience; Fuelling the reactor; Privotising the UK nuclear idustry; A new nuclear programme for the UK; New rector design; Future reactor design; The development of fusion.