Fundamentals of the Neutron Flux

Science, Technology and Applications
Erscheinungsjahr 2023
ISBN: 978-0-323-90863-4
Verlag: Elsevier Science

Buch, Englisch, 350 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm

Fundamentals of the Neutron Flux: Science, Technology and Applications is a unique reference which presents the study of nuclear science and engineering from the neutron flux perspective. The book guides the reader through modeling and evaluation of the neutron flux using nuclear and computational tools, offering a well-rounded understanding of neutron flux fundamentals, analysis, and applications. The inclusion of case studies and practical examples from a variety of types of nuclear reactors will empower the reader to make sound decisions using computational, experimental, and analytical tools to design, analyze, and characterize new and advanced nuclear systems.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Xoubi, Ned

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Energietechnik | Elektrotechnik Atomenergietechnik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to neutron flux
2. Flux Moderating
3. Neutron flux in absorbing medium
4. Neutron flux in reflective medium
5. Neutron flux measurement
6. Neutron Sources
7. Flux in subcritical nuclear system
8. Neutron flux in research reactors
9. Neutron flux in LWR reactors
10. Neutron flux in SMR reactors
11. Gen-IV Fast Breeder reactors flux characterization
12. Neutron flux in submarine reactors
13. Neutron flux in Production reactors
14. Cold Neutron flux
15. Spectrum Optimization for BNCT
16. SNF storage neutron flux
17. Cosmic Neutron flux in Space
18. Neutron flux in thorium reactor

Über Autor(innen)

Xoubi, Ned
Dr. Ned Xoubi is Professor of Nuclear Engineering and Reactor Design at King Abdulaziz University (KAU). Dr. Xoubi is the Founder of ?Jordan's first Nuclear Engineering Department at JUST University. His research interests ?include nuclear power plant design, nuclear fuel management, criticality calculations, and ?modeling & simulation of nuclear reactors. He has published numerous peer reviewed journal articles, and several DOE Oak Ridge National Laboratory Reports, and made innumerable presentations at international conferences, the IAEA and universities worldwide. Dr. Xoubi has more than 35 years of industrial, governmental, and academic experience. He served ?as the Commissioner for nuclear fuel cycle, the Director General of JERI Uranium Company, and was on the Board of Directors of the Areva Jordan Resources Company. He was the Project Director of the JRTR research reactor, and has successfully established and managed several ?of nuclear projects including the JSA Subcritical ?Assembly, a Central ?Storage Facility (CSF) for sophisticated ?storage of radioactive waste and JAEC ?Uranium Analytical Measurement ?Laboratories.