Nuclear energy and power environmental impacts and other effects /
Yadav, M. S.
Nuclear energy and power environmental impacts and other effects / M. S. Yadav - New Delhi, India : SBS Publishers & Distributors, c2007 - xxx, 370 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Glossary of Terms -- 1. Introduction to Global Nuclear Energy -- 2. Nuclear Power Scenario: An Overview -- 3. Nuclear Power Reactors: Performance and Safety Issues -- 4. Radioactive Materials: Transport, Storage and Disposal of Waste -- 5. Nuclear Safety and System of Safeguards -- 6. International Atomic Energy Agency: Roles and Responsibilities -- 7. Environmental, Health and Other Effects of Nuclear Energy and Power Technologies -- Appendix -- Frequently Asked Questions -- Bibliography -- Index.
Divided into 7 chapters, this book focuses on various positive and negative aspects of nuclear energy and power. It elaborates on issues such as an analysis of contemporary nuclear power production, nuclear safety and existing systems of safeguard, the performance of nuclear reactors worldwide, and others.
9788189741488
NUCLEAR ENERGY
QC 778 .Y33 2007
Nuclear energy and power environmental impacts and other effects / M. S. Yadav - New Delhi, India : SBS Publishers & Distributors, c2007 - xxx, 370 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Preface -- Glossary of Terms -- 1. Introduction to Global Nuclear Energy -- 2. Nuclear Power Scenario: An Overview -- 3. Nuclear Power Reactors: Performance and Safety Issues -- 4. Radioactive Materials: Transport, Storage and Disposal of Waste -- 5. Nuclear Safety and System of Safeguards -- 6. International Atomic Energy Agency: Roles and Responsibilities -- 7. Environmental, Health and Other Effects of Nuclear Energy and Power Technologies -- Appendix -- Frequently Asked Questions -- Bibliography -- Index.
Divided into 7 chapters, this book focuses on various positive and negative aspects of nuclear energy and power. It elaborates on issues such as an analysis of contemporary nuclear power production, nuclear safety and existing systems of safeguard, the performance of nuclear reactors worldwide, and others.
9788189741488
NUCLEAR ENERGY
QC 778 .Y33 2007