Nuclear Power e-Books
Nuclear Power Plant Operations (ebook)
This book explains the operation of nuclear power plants. The first part of the book provides an overview of the operation of nuclear power plants. The second part of the book explains how nuclear energy is produced, including the topics of nuclear fuel, fission, and chain reactions. The third part discusses the main types of nuclear power plants. The final part discusses the major components of nuclear power plants and the main design options available.
Nuclear Power Meltdowns and Explosions (ebook)
As Japan has shown, nuclear disasters can happen at any time. Read this book to understand exactly how nuclear meltdowns and explosions occur. Understand the exact details of major nuclear power failures, including Three Mile Island and Chernobyl. Learn the possible solutions for preventing nuclear reactor incidents in the future.
Health Hazards of Radioactive Decay (ebook)
This book discusses all of the Health Hazards of Radioactivity. Here is everything you need to know about Radioactive Decay and Health. You learn the details about radioactive decay processes, penetration, and shielding. There are summaries of health dangers. We also discuss the relationships of energy levels and distances, as they affect safety and health.
Radiation Measurements (ebook)
This book provides everything you need to know regarding radiation measurements. Complete data on dosage and biological effects. How to make sense of radiation data. Locating radioactive isotopes. Discussion of Geiger Counter, including how the device works and limitations. Units of radiation measurements, how to understand them, and how to compare these units with accuracy.
Processes of Radioactive Decay and Storage of Nuclear Waste (ebook)
This book discusses the details of storing nuclear waste for long periods of time. Topics include the need for storage, the possible hazards of storage, and the necessary requirements in a long-term storage facility. We will also discuss the details of Yucca Mountain, including the geology, the location, and the repository itself. This book also discusses half-lives in context and subsequent radioactive processes.