Nuclear power system

Akimoto, Hajime

Doryoku, Netsu Shisutemu Handobukku, p.240 - 264, 2010/01

As a chapter of "Handbook of power and thermal systems", outline of nuclear power system is summarized, including (1) reactor type, (2) current status of nuclear power generation, and (3) status of R&D of advanced reactors. It is also explained for major components and brief R&D history of light water reactors, heavy water reactors, gas-cooled reactors, fast breeding reactors and fusion reactors.