Structural materials for generation IV nuclear reactors / edited by Pascal Yvon.

Other author Yvon, Pascal.
Format Electronic
Publication InfoDuxford, United Kingdom ; Cambridge, MA, United States : Woodhead Publishing, an imprint of Elsevier, [2017]
Descriptionxx, 664 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Supplemental ContentFull text available from eBook - Energy 2016 [EBCEN16]
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SeriesWoodhead Publishing series in energy ; number 106
Partial contents Introduction to Generation IV nuclear reactors / D. Buckthorpe -- 2. Corrosion phenomena induced by liquid metals in Generation IV reactors / C. Fazio, F. Balbaud -- 3. Corrosion phenomena induced by gases in Generation IV nuclear reactors / C. Cabet, F. Rouillard.
Abstract Operating at a high level of fuel efficiency, safety, proliferation-resistance, sustainability and cost, generation IV nuclear reactors promise enhanced features to an energy resource which is already seen as an outstanding source of reliable base load power. The performance and reliability of materials when subjected to the higher neutron doses and extremely corrosive higher temperature environments that will be found in generation IV nuclear reactors are essential areas of study, as key considerations for the successful development of generation IV reactors are suitable structural materials for both in-core and out-of-core applications. Structural Materials for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors explores the current state-of-the art in these areas. Part One reviews the materials, requirements and challenges in generation IV systems. Part Two presents the core materials with chapters on irradiation resistant austenitic steels, ODS/FM steels and refractory metals amongst others. Part Three looks at out-of-core materials. Structural Materials for Generation IV Nuclear Reactors is an essential reference text for professional scientists, engineers and postgraduate researchers involved in the development of generation IV nuclear reactors.
General noteMinimal Level Cataloging Plus.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2016938725
ISBN9780081009062 (hardback)