Nuclear micro reactors

This book looks at Generation IV (GEN IV) nuclear reactor design and the technology known as nuclear micro reactors that is currently under development. Coverage includes the advantages of nuclear micro reactor applications as sources of renewable energy, their use in military applications and Department of Defense requirements, and the nuclear industrys trend toward the design of small and micro reactors. Nuclear micro reactor safety, security issues, and cost concerns are also explored. The book will provide scientists, engineers, and students with valuable guidance on the fundamentals needed to understand the research and development of the next generation of nuclear technologies. Discusses nuclear micro reactor design, and their potentials efficiency, cost effectiveness, safety, and methods to supply renewable energy Describes benefits, uses, safety issues, and challenges related to implementation.

Intro -- Preface -- Acknowledgment -- Contents -- About the Author -- Chapter 1: Nuclear Micro Reactors: The Next Wave of Innovation -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Canada Deployment of Next Generation of Nuclear Technology -- 1.3 What is a Small Modular Reactor? -- 1.4 Nuclear Reactors Driving Electricity Generation -- 1.5 What Are the Advantages of SMRs Over Traditional Nuclear Power Plants? -- 1.6 Small Modular Reactors Applications -- 1.7 Integral Modular Small Modular Reactor -- 1.8 Small Modular Reactors as Renewable Energy Sources

1.9 The Limit of Renewable Energy and Small Modular Reactors -- 1.10 Small Modular Reactor-Driven Renewable and Sustainable Energy -- 1.11 Small Modular Reactor-Driven Hydrogen Energy for Renewable Energy Source -- References -- Chapter 2: Nuclear Industry Trend Toward Small and Micro Nuclear Power Plants -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Modular Construction Using Small Reactor Units -- 2.3 A Novel Heat Pipe Reactor -- 2.4 Heat Pipe Brief Summary -- 2.4.1 Heat Pipe Materials and Working Fluids -- 2.4.2 Different Types of Heat Pipes -- 2.4.3 Nuclear Power Conversion -- 2.4.4 Benefits of These Devices

2.4.5 Limitations -- 2.4.6 Conclusion -- 2.5 Miniaturizat…