NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS - TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATION

Discover the fascinating world of nuclear energy with Jerzy Kubowski's book. Learn about the principles of operation, construction, and technologies used in nuclear power plants. Understand the risks and benefits associated with this controversial form of energy.

• Detailed discussion of the physics of PWR and BWR reactors
• Comprehensive description of the structure and technology of nuclear power plant operation
• Explanation of the principles of safe reactor control
• Discussion of safety and emergency procedures
• Analysis of the role of nuclear power plants in the power system
• Accessible language for a wide audience

Jerzy Kubowski's book is an invaluable source of knowledge for energy experts, students, and anyone interested in nuclear energy. As an experienced specialist, the author argues that understanding the technology and operating principles of nuclear power plants allows for a rational assessment of the risks and benefits associated with their operation. Major disasters, such as those in Chernobyl and Fukushima, have raised many concerns, but thanks to this book, you can gain solid knowledge and form your own fact-based opinion.

The book describes in detail the physics of PWR and BWR reactors, the structure of power plants, and the technology of their operation. You will learn how to safely control a reactor, what safety and emergency procedures are used, and what is the place and working conditions of nuclear power plants in the power system. Thanks to the accessible language, even people who are not professionally involved in energy will find a lot of useful information in it.

The author also discusses safety and emergency procedures, as well as the location and working conditions of nuclear power plants in the power system. This publication is addressed primarily to energy experts, but may also be helpful to students of energy and nuclear physics faculties. It is written in an accessible language, which will also allow non-professional readers who want to deepen their knowledge of nuclear power plants to find a lot of useful information. It is a compendium of knowledge for anyone who wants to delve into the secrets of nuclear energy and understand its impact on our lives.

PWN Publishing House, known for its high-quality scientific and popular science publications, presents this edition in a paperback binding, with 264 pages in 165x240 mm format. The year of publication is 2017, which guarantees the topicality of the presented information and compliance with the applicable standards in the field of nuclear energy. This book is a valuable source of knowledge for both professionals and people looking for reliable information on this important field of science and technology.