Written by Serge Marguet, a leading specialist in reactor physics and author of several books on the subject, this book draws on his experience of more than 35 years in research and development at Electricité De France (EDF), a global leader in civil nuclear energy. Abundantly illustrated in full colour and a featuring a rich bibliography, this book delivers a myriad of essential and useful details to professionals working in the field, covering all key elements of a nuclear power plant from the reactor core to the cold source. It describes the most important elements of reactor design including the most critical components and their historical evolution. The reader is supported by appendices that describe the main acronyms used, as well as various technical and legislative elements of nuclear reactor operation. weiterlesen