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…
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.
Proceedings contains 18 papers material with speakers from Indonesia (BATAN and HIMNI); Thailand (Ministry of Energy and Chulalongkorn University); Japan (Tokyo Institute of Technology, Pacific Consultants International, JAEA, Toshiba, JAPC, MHI, Kyoto University, CRIEPI, Hitachi, NFT, TEPCO); Canada (University of Toronto); and Vietnam (VAST). (Jml)
The IAEA Safeguards Glossary 2001 Edition reflects recent advances in the strengthening of the IAEA safeguards system. It aims at facilitating the understanding of the specialized safeguards terminology within the international community. The glossary comprises 13 sections, each addressing a specific subject related to IAEA safeguards. The terms used have been translated into the official langu…
This book consist : Uranium supply analysis: Evolution of concepts; The ways of harmonization of uranium resources accountig systems on a global scale; The comparison of the IAEA uranium resources classification with the project of mineral reserves and resources of the state mineral fund of Ukraine; Some comments n the development of a more uniform and meaningful classification of uranium resou…
Proceedings contains material Introduction; Public attitudes and nuclear power; Energy, Economics, Environment and Nuclear Power; Application of nuclear science and technology; Radiation and health-some facts about radiation; Nuclear techniques for environmental conservation; Nuclear applications in food and agriculture; Nuclear non-proliferation; Nuclear proliferation and IAEA safeguards; Nucl…
This book contain Introduction; Energy use; Electricity today and tomorrow; Nuclear power; The “front end” of the nuclear fuel cycle; The “back end” of the nuclear fuel cycle; Other nuclear energy applications; Environment, health and safety issues; Avoiding weapons proliferation; and History of nuclear energy. (Jml)
This book consist of 10 chapters that Chapter 1: Nuclear Law and the Legislative Process; Chapter 2: The Regulatory Body; Chapter 3: Licensing, Inspection and Enforcement; Chapter 4: Radiation Protection; Chapter 5: Sources of Radiation and Radioactive Material; Chapter 6: Safety of Nuclear Facilities; Chapter 7: Emergency Preparedness and Response; Chapter 8: Mining and Milling; Chapter 9: Tra…
This book consist : Introduction; Standards used in the comparison; Major differents and linkages; and Guidance when using ISO 9001:1994. (Jml)
This book consist : Part I. IRRT missions; Part II. Supplementary guidance; and Part III. Guide to drafting technical notes. (Jml)