Advances in Small Modular Reactors

Technology, Safety, and Economic Viability
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-0-443-27785-6
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 300 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 449 g

Advances in Small Modular Reactors: Technology, Safety, and Economic Viability is a comprehensive guide that explores the transformative potential of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in advancing sustainable and efficient energy solutions. This essential resource covers foundational principles, advanced design techniques, safety protocols, and economic analysis critical for the future of clean energy. Readers will gain insights into SMR technology advancements, application of Digital Twin, AI, and Machine Learning in SMR optimization, and detailed techno-economic analyses and policy evaluations. The text begins with an introduction to nuclear power and the role of SMRs in sustainable clean energy solutions. It investigates the fundamentals of thermal-hydraulics in nuclear reactor systems, scaling and modeling techniques for SMR design, and modern instrumentation in SMR technologies. The text progresses to cover simulation and modeling applications using CFD, system and computer codes for SMR development, as well as experimental studies and waste management strategies for small modular reactors. The book then examines safety considerations, economics, and future prospects of SMRs, covering reliability and risk assessment, digital twin technology, techno-economic analysis, policy and regulatory impacts, non-water-cooled SMRs development, and the future horizons in SMR thermal-hydraulics and economic analysis. Advances in Small Modular Reactors: Technology, Safety, and Economic Viability is an indispensable resource for graduate and postgraduate students, professional engineers, researchers, industry professionals, policymakers, and clean energy enthusiasts. This book provides essential knowledge and insights into the transformative potential of SMRs, preparing readers to navigate nuclear power advancements and contribute meaningfully to sustainable energy solutions.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Kumar, Sunil

Bhowmik, Palash Kumar

Sabharwall, Piyush

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Wirtschaftssektoren & Branchen Energie- & Versorgungswirtschaft
• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Atomenergietechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Part One: Foundations and Technology of Small Modular Reactors
1. Introduction to Nuclear Power: A Critical Component of Sustainable Clean Energy
2. Small Modular Reactors: Future of Clean Energy Solution
3. Fundamentals of Thermal-Hydraulics in Nuclear Reactor Systems
4. Scaling and Modeling Techniques for SMR Design

Part Two: Advanced Techniques in SMR Development
5. Modern Instrumentation in SMR Technologies
6. Simulation and Modeling: Application of CFD in SMR Design and Safety
7. System and Computer Codes for SMRs Development
8. Experimental Studies in Nuclear Reactors and SMRs Development
9. Waste Management Strategies for Small Modular Reactors

Part Three: Safety, Economics, and Future Prospects of SMRs
10. Reliability and Risk Assessment of Nuclear Reactors
11. Digital Twin, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in SMR Development
12. Techno-Economic Analysis of Nuclear Projects and SMRs
13. Policy, Regulation, and Market Dynamics Impacting SMR Economics
14. Non-Water-Cooled SMRs Development
15. Future Horizons in SMR Thermal-Hydraulics and Economic Analysis

Über Autor(innen)

Sabharwall, Piyush
Piyush Sabharwall, Ph.D., is a Distinguished Staff Nuclear Research Scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) with expertise in nuclear engineering, heat transfer, and thermal design. Leading the Microreactor R&D Program at DOE's Office of Nuclear Energy, he contributes to small modular reactors and molten salt reactor technology. Piyush holds a Ph.D. in nuclear engineering, master's degrees in renewable energy, engineering management, and nuclear engineering, and a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. Managing the Irradiation Experiment Thermal Hydraulics Analysis Department at INL, he has published over 320 peer-reviewed articles and authored two books. His strategic partnerships with universities and national laboratories advance science and technology strategies for INL and the DOE. Piyush also serves as an Adjunct Professor at Texas A&M University and the University of Michigan in related disciplines.

Kumar, Sunil
Dr. Kumar is a distinguished scholar with a diverse educational background, including a BS in Physics from Hindu College, University of Delhi, an M. Tech from the University of Delhi, a Master of Nuclear Energy (MNE) diploma from Ecole Centrale, University of Paris, and a PhD in Nuclear Engineering from Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai. His research experiences at renowned institutions such as CERN in Switzerland and Max Planck Institute for Nuclear Physics in Germany have led to significant contributions in the field. Noteworthy accomplishments include his work on the Gas Electron Multiplier detector at CERN and the Notch filter at MPIK. Dr. Kumar's research focuses on thermal stratification suppression with applications in various industries, particularly in nuclear power plants. He is an expert in experimental and computational heat and mass transfer, nuclear thermal hydraulics, and aerosol technologies. Additionally, he serves on editorial panels for prestigious journals and has received recognition for his contributions to the thermal and fluids engineering society.

Bhowmik, Palash Kumar
Dr. Palash Kumar Bhowmik is a staff scientist at Idaho National Laboratory (INL) specializing in reactor system thermal-hydraulics design and analysis. With a background in nuclear engineering, he has industry experience in thermal power plants, nuclear research reactors, and oil refineries. Dr. Bhowmik is currently involved in developing test facilities for advanced small modular reactor systems under the DOE's ARDP. He has made significant contributions to over 10 research projects, authored numerous publications, and given invited talks on reactor systems. Dr. Bhowmik serves editorial roles in various journals and mentors students. He is affiliated with IEEE, ASME, and ASNE.