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Fast Reactor System Design

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  • © 2017

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Editors:
  1. Naoto Kasahara

    1. The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

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  • Describes the methods of integrating the nuclear power plant in its entirety from the reactor core to all of the various systems and components
  • Contributes to a better understanding of complicated plant systems according to thinking processes
  • Shows detailed examples based on actual design and construction experience with Japan’s prototype fast reactor, Monju

Part of the book series: An Advanced Course in Nuclear Engineering (ACNE, volume 8)

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xiii
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  2. Designing a New Reactor

    • Naoto Kasahara
    Pages 1-16

  3. Purpose and History of Fast Reactors

    • Tsutomu Yanagisawa
    Pages 17-50

  4. Plant Concepts and Mechanisms

    • Masakazu Ichimiya
    Pages 51-64

  5. Policy of Safety Assurance (Design Constraints and Additional Functional Requirements)

    • Yoshio Kani
    Pages 65-102

  6. Mind-Set Required to Ensure Structural Integrity (Design Constraints)

    • Naoto Kasahara, Hiroyuki Ohshima
    Pages 103-137

  7. System Conceptual Design (From Function to Mechanism)

    • Kiyohiko Maeda
    Pages 139-176

  8. Core and Fuel Design (From Mechanism to Structure)

    • Nobuo Nakae, Toshikazu Takeda, Hiroyuki Ohshima
    Pages 177-219

  9. Plant Component Design (from Mechanism to Structure)

    • Kiyohiko Maeda, Naoto Kasahara
    Pages 221-248

  10. Maintenance

    • Satoru Nakai
    Pages 249-267

  11. Actual Monju Design

    • Tadao Takahashi
    Pages 269-298
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This book describes the fast reactor (FR), a type of new reactor for nuclear plants, currently under research and development. The book targets young researchers and engineers who will be charged with commercializing this new type of reactor to lead to the development of new components and systems for improved plant reliability and economy. This volume also helps readers to understand the methods of integrating the power plant in its entirety, from the reactor core to all of the various systems and components, and teaches the way of thinking that forms the background of these methods. This background includes the various organizational and management issues that are encountered as projects move forward and will be explored in great detail based on actual design and construction experience with Japan’s prototype FR, Monju. 

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  • The University of Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

    Naoto Kasahara

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