Sodium-cooled Fast Reactors

Sodium-cooled Fast Reactors is the third volume in the JSME Series on Thermal and Nuclear Power Generation, which presents a comprehensive view of the latest research and activities from around the globe. Volume Editors Masaki Morishita and Hiroyuki Ohshima, along with their team of expert contributors, combine their knowledge and experience to provide a solid understanding of the history of SFRs and work carried out in Japan to date. This book uniquely includes case studies from these global regions to highlight SFR uses, benefits and challenges, focusing on their safety, design, operation, and maintenance.
Unique to this publication, the JSME cover key technological advances which will shape power generation of the future, including developments in the use of AI for design. Drawing on their unique experience, the authors pass on lessons learned and best practices to support professionals and researchers in their development and design of this advanced reactor type.

List of contents

1. Introduction
2. Experimental Reactor Joyo
3. Prototype Reactor Monju
4. Demonstration Plant Design Study
5. Key Technologies for Future SFRs

Product details

• Assisted by: Yasuo Koizumi (Editor), Masaki Morishita (Editor), Hiroyuki Ohshima (Editor), Ohshima Hiroyuki (Editor), Koizumi Yasuo (Editor of the series)
• Publisher: Elsevier Science & Technology
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 25.07.2022
• EAN: 9780128240762
• ISBN: 978-0-12-824076-2
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 30 mm x 229 mm
• Weight: 1040 g
• Illustrations: Approx. 100 illustrations
• Series: JSME Series in Thermal and Nuclear Power Generation
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Business > Individual industrial sectors, branches; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / Nuclear, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Power Resources / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Energy, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Industrial Health & Safety, Nuclear power & engineering, Industrial relations, occupational health and safety, Health & safety issues, Energy industries and utilities, Nuclear power and engineering, Nuclear Power Industries