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OverviewThe construction of nuclear power plants in the United States is stopping, as regulators, reactor manufacturers, and operators sort out a host of technical and institutional problems. This volume summarizes the status of nuclear power, analyzes the obstacles to resumption of construction of nuclear plants, and describes and evaluates the technological alternatives for safer, more economical reactors. Topics covered include: Institutional issues—including regulatory practices at the federal and state levels, the growing trends toward greater competition in the generation of electricity, and nuclear and nonnuclear generation options. Critical evaluation of advanced reactors—covering attributes such as cost, construction time, safety, development status, and fuel cycles. Finally, three alternative federal research and development programs are presented. Table of Contents Front Matter Summary 1 Introduction 2 The Institutional Framework 3 Assessment of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies 4 Federal Research and Development Alternatives 5 Conclusions and Recommendations Individual Views of Committee Members Appendix A Committee Meetings Appendix B Criteria Developed for the Comparative Analysis of Advanced Reactor Technologies List of Acronyms Full Product DetailsAuthor: National Research Council , Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences , Commission on Engineering and Technical Systems , Energy Engineering BoardPublisher: National Academies Press Imprint: National Academies Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780309043953ISBN 10: 0309043956 Pages: 234 Publication Date: 01 February 1992 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of Contents1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 The Institutional Framework; 5 3 Assessment of Advanced Nuclear Reactor Technologies; 6 4 Federal Research and Development Alternatives; 7 5 Conclusions and Recommendations; 8 Individual Views of Committee Members; 9 Appendix A Committee Meetings; 10 Appendix B Criteria Developed for the Comparative Analysis of Advanced Reactor Technologies; 11 List of AcronymsReviewsAuthor InformationCommittee on Future Nuclear Power Development, Energy Engineering Board, National Research Council Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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