Nuclear Power: Technical and Institutional Options for the Future Contributor(s): National Research Council (Author), Division on Engineering and Physical Sci (Author), Commission on Engineering and Technical (Author) |
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ISBN: 0309043956 ISBN-13: 9780309043953 Publisher: National Academies Press OUR PRICE: $47.50 Product Type: Paperback Published: March 1992 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Power Resources - Nuclear |
Dewey: 333.792 |
LCCN: 92018493 |
Physical Information: 0.57" H x 5.95" W x 8.96" (0.88 lbs) 234 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The construction of nuclear power plants in the United States is stopping, as regulators, reactor manufacturers, and operators sort out a host of technical and institutional problems. This volume summarizes the status of nuclear power, analyzes the obstacles to resumption of construction of nuclear plants, and describes and evaluates the technological alternatives for safer, more economical reactors. Topics covered include:
Finally, three alternative federal research and development programs are presented. |