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Describes the role that nuclear power could play as a viable option in meeting future electrical energy needs. Describes nuclear plant operating practices and the regulatory oversight process that assures safety. Addresses significant accidental occurrences and describes how future accidents can be avoided through the application of the latest methods for systematic analysis of accident potential to derive the most effective accident prevention and accident mitigation measures. Lessons learned and emerging trends in the industry. Provides insights into the international demand and forecasts for electricity production from available fuels.
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Written by a US Department of Energy program manager for nuclear safety and a nuclear engineering professor, this volume addresses the subject of the human and environmental risks posed by the nuclear industry and the industry safety practices designed to control those risks. Coverage, providing an industry- based perspective, includes a forecast of the international demand for electricity and projection of carbon emissions from conventional fuels; the types of energy sources available to produce alternatives to large carbon emissions that are accelerating global warming; studies of past loss-prevention practices and accidental occurrences; lessons learned and emerging trends in the industry; and prevention of future accidents. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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