Carelli Mario D., Ingersoll Daniel T. (ed.). Handbook of Small Modular Nuclear Reactors

Woodhead, , Elsevier Ltd, Woodhead Publishing Series in Energy, 2014. — 510 p.Carelli Mario D. and Ingersoll Daniel T. (Editors.) Handbook of small modular nuclear reactors
Small modular reactors (SMRs) are an advanced, safe type of nuclear reactor technology that are suitable for small and medium sized applications including both power and heat generation. In particular, their use as individual units or in combination to scale-up capacity offer benefits in terms of siting, installation, operation, lifecycle and economics in comparison to the development of larger nuclear plant for centralised electricity power grids. Interest has increased in the research and development of SMRs for both developing countries as well as such additional cogeneration options as industrial/chemical process heat, desalination and district heating, and hydrogen production. This book reviews key issues in their development as well as international R&D in the field.Gives an overview of small modular reactor technology Reviews the design characteristics of integral pressurized water reactors and focuses on reactor core and fuel technologies, key reactor system components, instrumentation and control, human-system interfaces and safety Considers the economics, financing, licensing, construction methods and hybrid energy systems of small modular reactors Describes SMR development activities worldwide, and concludes with a discussion of how SMR deployment can contribute to the growth of developing countriesSmall modular reactors (SMRs) for producing nuclear energy: an introduction.
Small modular reactors (SMRs) for producing nuclear energy: international developments, 3 - Integral pressurized-water reactors (iPWRs) for producing nuclear energy: a new paradigm.
Core and fuel technologies in integral pressurized-water reactors (iPWRs).
Key reactor system components in integral pressurized-water reactors (iPWRs
Instrumentation and control technologies for small modular reactors (SMRs).
Human–system interfaces (HSIs) in small modular reactors (SMRs).
Safety of integral pressurized-water reactors (iPWRs).
Proliferation resistance and physical protection (PR&PP) in small modular reactors (SMRs).
Economics and financing of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Licensing of small modular reactors (SMRs).
Construction methods for small modular reactors (SMRs).
Hybrid energy systems (HESs) using small modular reactors (SMRs).
Small modular reactors (SMRs): the case of the USA.
Small modular reactors (SMRs): the case of the Republic of Korea.
Small modular reactors (SMRs): the case of Argentina.
Small modular reactors (SMRs): the case of Russia.
Small modular reactors (SMRs): the case of China.
Small modular reactors (SMRs): the case of Japan.
Small modular reactors (SMRs): the case of developing countries