Nuclear Engineering

The American public's introduction to nuclear technology was manifested in destruction and death. With Hiroshima and the Cold War still ringing in our ears, our perception of all things nuclear is seen through the lens of weapons development. Nuclear power is full of mind-bending theories, deep secrets, and the misdirection of public consciousness - some deliberate, some accidental. The result of this fixation on bombs and fallout is that the development of a non-polluting, renewable energy source stands frozen in time.

Most engineers receive adequate technical training as part of their core engineering curriculum but get virtually no help when it comes to their people skills. As a result, many engineers are grossly under prepared to face the interpersonal challenges they inevitably encounter while working alongside other engineers and engineering managers. People Skills for Engineers was created specifically to fill this training gap. WARNING: Failings with people can be the undoing of even the most talented technical team. Drawing on more than sixteen years of experience working alongside other engineers...

In this visionary book, Dr. Tim Gregory challenges prevailing narratives around climate change, arguing that the goal of net zero is not simply to replace fossil fuels with renewables, but to power civilization using sources of energy that do not emit carbon dioxide. He unequivocally shows that only one emissions-free energy source can rise to that challenge: nuclear power.

Introductory technical guidance for Professional Engineers interested in underground nuclear weapon facilities. Here is what is discussed: 1. SCOPE, 2. ARCHITECTURAL REQUIREMENTS, 3. COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS AND FINISHES, 4. HAZARD CONTROL, 5. LIQUID RUN-OFF CONTROL, 6. THROUGH PENETRATION FIRE STOPS, 7. COMMUNICATIONS, 8. LIFE SAFETY AND MEANS OF EGRESS, 9. FIRE HYDRANTS IN VEHICLE LOADING TUNNELS, 10. SECURITY CONTROL ROOM COMPLEX, 11. COMMUNICATIONS, 12. INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES.

Whether you are a scientist or a poet, pro-nuclear energy or staunch opponent, conspiracy theorist or pragmatist, James Mahaffey's books have served to open up the world of nuclear science like never before. With clear explanations of some of the most complex scientific endeavors in history, Mahaffey's new book looks back at the atom's wild, secretive past and then toward its potentially bright future.

Nuclear fusion sits at the intersection of audacious promise and stubborn technical challenge. This book translates the science, engineering, and industry dynamics behind the recent laboratory breakthroughs into clear, practical explanations that let readers judge progress for themselves. Starting from the global need for reliable baseload power, the narrative explains why intermittent renewables alone cannot close the gap and why a new generation of machines—tokamaks, stellarators, and laser‑driven systems—are being built to try. Inside this book, readers will learn how to: ...

Introductory technical guidance for Professional Engineers interested in hydrogen and industrial heat generation at nuclear electrical generating plants. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. MARKET ANALYSIS, 3. AVOIDED COST OF CO2, 4. TECHNICAL BACKGROUND, 5. OVERVIEW OF INDUSTRIES AND LIGHT WATER REACTORS IN THE UNITED STATES, 6. POTENTIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR HEAT DEMAND PROXIMATE TO LIGHT-WATER REACTORS., 7. OVERVIEW OF HYDROGEN INFRASTRUCTURE CLOSE TO U.S. LIGHT-WATER REACTORS.

James Earl Hamilton had that gift that separates the smart kids from the rest of society. After a difficult experience in high school, Jim finds acceptance in college only to find that he is again an anomaly in his professional life. A lucky investment in a new currency called Bitcoin makes Jim more money than he ever dreamed, but he swears off all social relationships after a bad experience with a girlfriend. With his newfound wealth and staying grounded as a farm boy at heart, Jim embarks on his own journey moving to a remote location where he constructs his dream home and embraces the ...

A leading technology expert presents your guide to the next 25 years with a sweeping grand narrative about America’s current reinvention—one that makes the most of artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies and builds a world of abundance that works better for all. The...

From the acclaimed author of The Nobel Prize comes this fascinating portrait of four of the greatest minds in the history of science and the impossible turning point they faced. As World War II wound down, and it became increasingly clear that the Allies would emerge victorious, Albert Einstein invited three close friends - all titans of contemporary science and philosophy - to his home at 112 Mercer Street in Princeton, New Jersey, to discuss what they loved best: science and philosophy.

From the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower: After the near-extinction of the human race, one young man with extraordinary gifts will reveal whether the human race can learn from its past and rebuild their future ... or is doomed to self-destruction. In the future, nuclear war has...

One woman is called upon to rebuild the future of humankind after a nuclear war, in this revelatory post-apocalyptic tale from the award-winning author of Parable of the Sower. When Lilith lyapo wakes from a centuries-long sleep, she finds herself aboard the vast spaceship of the Oankali. She...

""A phenomenal feat of journalism. . . . I tore through it like a novel but with the queasy knowledge that the whole damn thing is true."" —Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm and War Blending exclusive first-person interviews and penetrating investigative reporting, oil rig captain...

He trained as a nuclear engineer, taught to trust instruments and evidence. He spent the rest of his life seeing things no instrument could record. With a foreword by Joshua Cutchin, author of Ecology of Souls. A black triangle the size of several jumbo jets crossed the night sky in silence while he stood and watched. A being stripped to the blood once appeared at his patio door. During a near-death experience, he rose into a light he did not want to leave. Kevin Cann gave seven years to the Navy's nuclear program and thirty-one more as a systems engineer. He never wanted to believe any of ...

**Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award** The definitive history of nuclear weapons—from the turn-of-the-century discovery of nuclear energy to J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project—this epic work details the science, the...

With the constant threat of oil shortages facing us and wanting to educate herself about possible alternatives, Gwyneth Cravens skeptically sets out to find for herself the truth about nuclear energy. Her conclusion: It is a totally viable and practical solution to global warming. She enlists the help of Rip Anderson, a leading scientist in the field of risk assessment, and with his tutelage, she travels the country, visiting uranium mines, enrichment centers, reactors, and waste sites.

Since the 1950s, scientists have attempted to harness nuclear fusion—the process that creates the Sun's energy—to generate near-limitless amounts of electricity. But the fact that we still have no fusion power plants is testament to the complexities of the challenge. Now, the deepening climate crisis means that researchers around the world are in a race to create a mini-Sun here on Earth. The glittering prize is an energy source that emits no greenhouse gases and could solve energy equity and supply issues at a stroke.

From the moment radiation was discovered in the late nineteenth century, nuclear science has had a rich history of innovative scientific exploration and discovery, coupled with mistakes, accidents, and downright disasters.

A single faulty sensor. A town blissfully unaware of the poison in the air. For Elena Markham, a brilliant and dedicated nuclear engineer, it’s the start of a thirty-hour nightmare. When her instruments detect a critical anomaly at the St. Croix Nuclear Facility, her superiors dismiss it as a minor glitch. With a major safety audit looming, they’re more concerned with appearances than with a potential catastrophe. As management actively works to bury her findings and silence her warnings, Elena finds herself in a desperate race against time. The reactor's core is unstable, and the ...

Smart Grid to Power the AI Revolution examines the unprecedented transformation of the global electricity infrastructure driven by the explosive energy demands of artificial intelligence. As AI data centers consume electricity equivalent to entire nations, traditional power grids face obsolescence. This book examines how smart grid technologies must evolve to meet AI's growing demands while achieving climate goals and ensuring reliability. The book provides a comprehensive technical analysis of grid modernization, comparing approaches across the United States, China, Europe, and emerging ...