| Description |
1 online resource (xxxv, 456 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
1. The nuclear power industry at the turn of the 21st century -- 2. The thermal process in wet-steam turbines -- 3. Design -- 4. Operation -- 5. Refurbishment |
| Summary |
Annotation As traditional fossil fuels are depleted and world demand for power increases, nuclear-generated electricity has a strong future. This volume by a world-renowned scientist should be a must-read for all nuclear power plant personnel. With the widespread deployment of wet-steam turbines at nuclear power plants worldwide, readily available information on operations and maintenance is a critical factor. Wet-Steam Turbines for Nuclear Power Plants presents in-depth information essential for plant operators and managers. This book explains in clear, but detailed language, the design process by the world's leading wet-steam turbine manufacturers. It also gives readers comprehensive instruction on the subtleties of operation and maintenance of these complex components |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Boiling water reactors -- Equipment and supplies
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Steam-turbines.
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steam turbines.
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Boiling water reactors -- Equipment and supplies
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Steam-turbines
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2005009821 |
| ISBN |
9781615839711 |
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1615839712 |
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9781593700324 |
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1593700326 |
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