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Nuclear Energy: An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes 7th Edition

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Nuclear Energy is one of the most popular texts ever published on basic nuclear physics, systems, and applications of nuclear energy. This newest edition continues the tradition of offering a holistic treatment of everything the undergraduate engineering student needs to know in a clear and accessible way. The book presents a comprehensive overview of radioactivity, radiation protection, nuclear reactors, waste disposal, and nuclear medicine.

The seventh edition is restructured into three parts: Basic Concepts, Nuclear Power (including new chapters on nuclear power plants and introduction to reactor theory), and Radiation and Its Uses. Part Two in particular has been updated with current developments, including a new section on Reactor Safety and Security (with a discussion of the Fukushima Diiachi accident); updated information on naval and space propulsion; and revised and updated information on radioactive waste storage, transportation, and disposal. Part Three features new content on biological effects of radiation, radiation standards, and radiation detection.

  • Coverage of energy economics integrated into appropriate chapters
  • More worked examples and end of chapter exercises
  • Updated final chapter on nuclear explosions for current geopolitical developments
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"This book presents basic concepts in nuclear energy in crisp and elegant fashion. Prof. Murray has done an excellent job with this fifth edition."
-Shripad T. Revankar, Purdue University

This book is for beginners, and it is especially useful for the engineer or scientist who has no previous knowledge of nuclear energy but who wishes to get up to speed and become familiar with the general problems.

This is a fine book and will, I believe, help to show students that nuclear engineering, and its associated fields, are worthwhile areas in which to plan a career.
- --M.M.R Williams, Emeritus Professor of Nuclear Engineering, University of London

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The most popular introductory text on all aspects of nuclear science and technology, with a comprehensive view of nuclear energy to nuclear health and safety

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Butterworth-Heinemann; 7th edition (February 21, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0124166547
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0124166547
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.45 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 1.1 x 9.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 26 ratings

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Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2017
An excellent book. I am an amateur nuclear enthusiast and have found this book to answer many questions. I think it is a must for the library of anyone really interested in the fascinationg field of nuclear energy and reactors. Some of it is a bit on the "deep" side, but still worthwhile.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2014
The 7th edition of Nuclear Energy effectively and efficiently covered the concepts and neccesary areas of interest for the understanding of radation across several disciplines. The use of definitions and mathematics with the additon of problem solving at different levels of sophistication raised the rating to 5 stars
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Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2018
Got the job done, needed the book for the exam.
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2014
My son, for whom I purchased this book, says that it's an excellent introduction to Nuclear Energy in it's different applications. The only thing he would add to it to enable a 5-star rating would be a review of atoms, protons, electrons, etc. Apparently, with such a review, even I, whose background in those subjects spans more than 40 years in the past, would readily understand the book.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2014
GREAT READ!! a must have for physics and energy students. Dont wait till its too late to get ahead of the class!!!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2015
Great book, excellent condition. Might be a little dry if your not into nuclear engineering.
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2016
Was in excellent condition, as expected. No complaints
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2014
I use this book for reference and find it to be excellent.
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