Zohuri B. Neutronic Analysis For Nuclear Reactor Systems

Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2017. — 560 p. — ISBN10: 3319429620

Covers the fundamentals of neutronic analysis for nuclear reactor systems in order to help readers understand nuclear reactor theory
Applies the described principles to nuclear reactor power systems
Assumes no previous knowledge of nuclear physics or engineering
This book covers the entire spectrum of the science and technology of nuclear reactor systems, from underlying physics, to next generation system applications and beyond. Beginning with neutron physics background and modeling of transport and diffusion, this self-contained learning tool progresses step-by-step to discussions of reactor kinetics, dynamics, and stability that will be invaluable to anyone with a college-level mathematics background wishing to develop an understanding of nuclear power. From fuels and reactions to full systems and plants, the author provides a clear picture of how nuclear energy works, how it can be optimized for safety and efficiency, and why it is important to the future.
[i]Topics
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Engineering
Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, HadronsNeutron Physics Background
Modeling Neutron Transport and Interactions
Spatial Effects in Modeling Neutron Diffusion: One-Group Models
Energy Effects in Modeling Neutron Diffusion: Two-Group Models
Numerical Methods in Modeling Neutron Diffusion Problems
Slowing Down Theory
Resonance Processin
Heterogeneous Reactors and Wigner–Seitz Cells
Thermal Spectra and Thermal Cross Sections
Perturbation Theory for Reactor Neutronics.
Reactor Kinetics and Point Kinetics
Reactor Dynamics
Reactor Stability
Numerical Modeling for Time-Dependent Problems
Fission Product Buildup and Decay.
Fuel Burnup and Fuel Management
Appendixes
Laplace Transforms
Transfer Functions and Bode Plots