Despite all the efforts being put into expanding renewable energy sources, large-scale power stations will be essential as part of a reliable energy supply strategy for a longer period. Given that they are low on CO2 emissions, many countries are moving into or expanding nuclear energy to cover their baseload supply.
In this well documented global wake-up call, nuclear physicist Jeff Eerkens explores remedies for the impending energy crisis, when oil and natural gas are depleted. Because burning coal worsens the problem of global warming, alternate energy sources must be instituted. The Nuclear Imperative demonstrates with scientific documentation that solar, wind, and biomass power alone, while helpful, ar…
This book contains The teaching staff; Directory of participants; Scedule; Lectures; Field exercises; and Charta, tables, appendices. (Jml)
Offering a comprehensive assessment of the dynamics driving - and constraining - nuclear power development in Asia, Europe and North America, this book provides a detailed comparative analysis of contemporary issues in the field.
This book reviews the negotiations on the Non-Proliferation Treaty of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). The history of the birth of the NPT is also discussed, including its influence in the globa kmuul order. This book is divided into 3 parts. At the end it closes with conclusions related to nuclear technology in influencing the world political arena (MM).
Proceedings contains material: Seminar environment for nuclear safety analysis; Outline of safety examination; Basis LWR radiological evaluation in Japan; Calculation of doses during routine release from LWRs – Model description; Calculation of doses during routine release from LWRs – Model Application of ANDOSE-JINS. (Jml)
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 …
Thyroid Cancer and Nuclear Accidents: Long-Term Aftereffects of Chernobyl and Fukushima discusses the radiobiological effects of the release of radioiodine from two nuclear power plant accidents and appropriate interpretation of the results of thyroid ultrasound examination. The book pulls together expert opinion on radiation related thyroid cancer in an understandable manner, even for non thyr…
Written by Michael Stabin, a leading international authority in the field, this book is ideal for physicians and residents in nuclear medicine who want to improve their knowledge in internal dosimetry. This text is a practical introduction that guides the reader through fundamental concepts in the calculation of radiation dose, including discussions of standardized models, methods of calculatio…