Nuclear Energy Synergetics: An Introduction to Conceptual Models of Integrated Nuclear Energy Systems

ISBN-13: 9781461592686 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 238 str.

A. A. Harms; M. Heindler

Opis

This book is intended as an introductory exposition of those nuclear energy systems concepts which are characterized by an integrated utiliz- ation of complementary nuclear processes. Basic to such systems is the notion of synergism, which herein implies the cooperative interaction of selected nuclear reactions and system components so as to provide overall advantages not possible otherwise. While the concept of nuclear energy synergism has in recent years become the focus of an increasing number of conferences, scientific papers, and institutional in-house reports, no text which encompasses the major topics of the subject at a conceptual and analytical level has appeared. It is our aim to present a systematic characterization of these emerging nuclear energy concepts suitable for the senior university student of nuclear science and engineering as well for the active pro- fessional involved in nuclear energy systems planning and analysis. In addressing the subject of nuclear energy synergism we have become most conscious of the tension between realism and vision in nuclear energy technology. As developed here, our perception of nuclear energy synergism is firmly rooted in the present and then seeks to proceed toward a heightened degree of compatibility and efficacy based on an enhanced integration of relevant nuclear processes. It is our view that such conceptual considerations must assume a greater role in the emerging techological orientation of nuclear energy systems planning.

Spis treści

I An Emerging Synthesis.- 1. Introduction.- Nuclear Systematics.- • Reaction Linkages.- • Historical Developments.- • Emerging Perspective.- 2. Nuclear Processes.- Fission: Neutron Yield, Energy Yield, Neutron Spectrum.- • Spallation: Neutron Yield, Energy Yield, Neutron Spectrum.- • Fusion: Neutron Yield, Energy Yield, Neutron Spectra.- • Neutron Multiplication.- • Reaction Rates.- • Nuclear Cross Sections.- 3. Reaction and Reactor Systematics.- Reaction Notation.- • Reaction Linkages.- • Reactor Representations.- • Nuclear Symbiosis.- • Back-End Fuel Cycle.- • Fuel Rejuvenation.- II Spallation-Fission Integration.- 4. The Spallation-Fission Symbiont.- System Description.- • Nuclear Fuel Balance.- • Fuel Self-Sufficiency.- • Power Balance.- • Power Generation and Fuel Self-Sufficiency.- • Fission and Beam Power.- • Enriched Fuel Supply.- • Extended Fuel Flow.- 5. Nuclear Fuel Trajectories.- Stockpile Inventory.- • Simplified Trajectory.- • Discontinuous Trajectories.- • Trajectory Dynamics.- • General Trajectory Characterization.- • Trajectory Itemization.- • Cycle Dependencies.- • Trajectory Parametrization.- III (D-T) Fusion-Fission Integration.- 6. THE (D-T) Fusion-Fission Symbiont.- System Description.- • Isotope Systematics.- • Fuel Self-Sufficiency.- • Core and Blanket Power.- • System Power.- 7. Fissile-Fusile Fuel Trajectories.- System Characterization.- • Fuel Trajectory Core Components.- • Fuel Trajectory Blanket Components.- • Symbiont Fissile and Fusile Trajectories.- • Tritium Trajectory Formulation.- • Tritium Trajectory Parametrization.- • Fissile Fuel Trajectory Characterization.- 8. The (D-T) Fusion-Fission Hybrid.- System Description.- • Isotope Flow Options.- • The Self-Sufficient Li Hybrid.- • The 6Li-Hybrid Breeder.- • The 7Li-Hybrid.- • The Natural-Li Hybrid.- • The T Hybrid.- • Tritium Trajectory.- • Fissile Trajectory.- • Hybrid Power Balance.- IV The Broader Perspective.- 9. The Receding Horizon.- D-D Fusion.- • Advanced Fusion Fuels.- • Fusion Satellite Reactors.- • Fusion Parent-Satellite Power.- • Fission Satellite System.- • The Synergetic Ideal.- 10. The Emerging Perspective.- Tradition and Innovation.- • Nucleonics and Systematics.- • Nuclear Catalysis and Mass-Energy Sustainability.- • The Nuclear Energy Continuum.- • An Expanded Perspective.- • Synergism Revisited.- Appendix A: Bibliography.- Appendix B: Nuclear Reaction Characterization.- Appendix C: Equivalent Fuel Concept.- Appendix D: Energy Flow Characterization.