Tucker, Colin
How to Drive a Nuclear Reactor (Popular Science)
- ISBN 13:
- 9783030338756
- author:
- Tucker, Colin
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Springer Nature Switzerland AG
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 23.5 x 15.5 centimetres (0.44 kg
- Genre:
- Science, Physics, Science,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
This lively book takes you on a journey from the science behind nuclear reactors, through their start-up, operation and shutdown. You'll learn about the engineering, reactor history, different kinds of reactors and what can go wrong with them, all from the perspective of a trainee operator on a Pressurised Water Reactor, the most common type of nuclear reactor in the world.
Colin Tucker, a seasoned expert with thirty years of experience keeping reactors safe, shares his knowledge to provide a unique and engaging insight into the world of nuclear power. With this book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how a nuclear power station works and the importance of its operation.
Whether you're interested in science, technology, or engineering, this book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to learn about nuclear reactors and their role in the world of energy production.
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