Application of compact heat exchangers for combined cycle driven efficiency in next generation nuclear power plants : a novel approach /

Application of compact heat exchangers for combined cycle driven efficiency in next generation nuclear power plants : a novel approach /

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Author / Creator:Zohuri, Bahman, author.
Imprint:Cham : Springer, 2016.
Description:1 online resource (xviii, 366 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Language:English
Subject:
Nuclear energy.
Thermodynamics.
Heat engineering.
Heat -- Transmission.
Mass transfer.
Nuclear engineering.
Heat engineering.
Heat -- Transmission.
Mass transfer.
Nuclear energy.
Nuclear engineering.
Thermodynamics.
Format: E-Resource Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11251050
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ISBN:9783319235370
3319235370
9783319235363
3319235362
Digital file characteristics:text file PDF
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
English.
Summary:Covers the fundamentals of combined-cycle plants to provide background for understanding the progressive design approaches at the heart of the text Discusses the types of compact heat exchanger surfaces, suggesting novel designs that can be considered for optimal cost effectiveness and maximum energy production Undertakes the thermal analysis of these compact heat exchangers throughout the life cycle, from the design perspective through operational and safety assurance stages This book describes the quest to create novel designs for compact heat exchangers in support of emergent combined cycle nuclear plants. The text opens with a concise explanation of the fundamentals of combined cycles, describing their efficiency impacts on electrical power generation systems . It then covers the implementation of these principles in nuclear reactor power systems, focusing on the role of compact heat exchangers in the combined cycle loop and applying them to the challenges facing actual nuclear power systems. The various types of compact heat exchanger surfaces and designs are given thorough consideration before the author turns his attention to discussing current and projected reactor systems, and how the novel design of these co mpact heat exchangers can be applied to innovative designs, operation and safety analyses to optimize thermal efficiency. The book is written at an undergraduate level, but will be useful to practicing engineers and scientists as well.
Other form:Printed edition: 9783319235363
Standard no.:10.1007/978-3-319-23537-0
Table of Contents:
  • Preface; Acknowledgments; Contents; About the Author; Chapter 1: Definitions and Basic Principles; 1.1 Typical Pressurized Water Reactor; 1.2 Scope of Thermodynamics; 1.3 Units; 1.3.1 Fundamental Units; 1.3.2 Thermal Energy Units; 1.3.3 Unit Conversion; 1.4 Classical Thermodynamics; 1.5 Open and Closed Systems; 1.6 System Properties; 1.6.1 Density; 1.6.2 Pressure; 1.6.3 Temperature; 1.7 Properties of the Atmosphere; 1.8 The Laws of Thermodynamics; References; Chapter 2: Electricity, an Essential Necessity in Our Life; 2.1 Cost of Generating Electricity Today; 2.2 Nuclear Power Plants.
  • 2.3 Cost of Electricity from New Nuclear Power Plants Stations2.3.1 Pros and Cons of New Nuclear Power Plants; 2.4 Is Nuclear Power a Global Warming Solution?; 2.5 Prediction of Energy Consumption Worldwide; 2.6 Current Energy Consumption by Capita; 2.7 The Next Nuclear Age: Can Safe Nuclear Power Work for America or the World?; References; Chapter 3: Energy Resources and the Role of Nuclear Energy; 3.1 The Worldś Energy Resources; 3.2 Todayś Global Energy Market; 3.3 End of Cheap Oil and the Future of Energy; 3.4 What To Do About Coal; 3.5 The Future of Energy.
  • 3.6 Nuclear Reactors for Power Production3.7 Future Nuclear Power Plant System; 3.8 Next Generation of Nuclear Power Reactors for Power Production; 3.9 Goals for Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems; 3.10 A Technology Roadmap for Generation IV Nuclear Energy Systems; 3.11 The Description of the Six Most Promising Nuclear Power Systems; Reference; Chapter 4: A New Approach to Energy Conversion Technology; 4.1 Power Conversion Study and Technology Options Assessment; 4.2 Waste Heat Recovery; 4.2.1 Advantages and Disadvantages of Waste Heat Recovery; 4.3 Power Conversion System Components.
  • 4.3.1 Heat Exchangers4.3.1.1 Recuperative Heat Exchanger; Metallic Radiation Recuperator; Convective Recuperator; Hybrid Recuperator; Ceramic Recuperator; 4.3.1.2 Regenerative Heat Exchanger; 4.3.1.3 Evaporative Heat Exchanger; 4.3.2 Compact Heat Exchangers; 4.4 Development of Gas Turbine; 4.5 Turbomachinery; 4.6 Heat Transfer Analysis; 4.7 Combined Cycle Power Plant; 4.8 Advanced Computational Materials Proposed for Gen-IV Systems; 4.9 Material Classes Proposed for Gen-IV Systems; 4.10 Generation IV Materials Challenges; 4.11 Generation IV Materials Fundamental Issues.
  • 4.12 Capital Cost of Proposed Gen IV Reactors4.12.1 Economic and Technical of Combined Cycle Performance; 4.12.2 Economic Evaluation Technique; 4.12.3 Output Enhancement; 4.12.3.1 Gas Turbine Inlet Air Cooling; 4.12.3.2 Power Augmentation; References; Chapter 5: Air Brayton Cycles for Nuclear Power Plants; 5.1 Background; 5.2 Typical Cycles; 5.3 Methodology; 5.4 Combined Cycle Code Equations; 5.5 Computer Code Flowchart; 5.6 Validation of Methodology; 5.7 Nominal Analysis Parameters; 5.8 Combined Cycle System Baseline; 5.9 Recuperated Cycle System Baseline.

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