Fundamental Principles of Nuclear Engineering - Paperback

by Jiyang Yu (Author)

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of mathematics and physics
Chapter 2 Thermodynamics
Chapter 3 Heat transfer
Chapter 4 Fluid flow
Chapter 5 Electrical Science
Chapter 6 Instrumentation & control
Chapter 7 Chemistry and chemical engineering
Chapter 8 Material Science
Chapter 9 Mechanical Science
Chapter 10 Nuclear physics
Chapter 11 Reactor theory
Chapter 12 Radiation protection

Back Jacket

This book highlights a comprehensive and detailed introduction to the fundamental principles related to nuclear engineering. As one of the most popular choices of future energy, nuclear energy is of increasing demand globally. Due to the complexity of nuclear engineering, its research and development as well as safe operation of its facility requires a wide scope of knowledge, ranging from basic disciplines such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, and thermodynamics to applied subjects such as reactor theory and radiation protection. The book covers all necessary knowledge in an illustrative and readable style, with a sufficient amount of examples and exercises. It is an easy-to-read textbook for graduate students in nuclear engineering and a valuable handbook for nuclear facility operators, maintenance personnel and technical staff.

Author Biography

Dr. Jiyang Yu

Dr. Jiyang Yu receives his PhD in Nuclear Science and Engineering from the Department of Engineering Physics, Tsinghua University. He works as Associate Professor in the same department, and serves as Committee Member of the Nuclear Reactor Thermal Fluid Specialty Committee of Chinese Nuclear Society. His research focuses on the thermal hydraulics and safe operation of nuclear reactors.