Reactor Fuel Cycle Costs for Nuclear Power Evaluation
Author : Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Publisher :
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 24,98 MB
Release : 1971
Category : Nuclear fuels
ISBN :
Contesting The Future Of Nuclear Power: A Critical Global Assessment Of Atomic Energy
Author : Benjamin K Sovacool
Publisher : World Scientific Publishing Company
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 19,90 MB
Release : 2011-05-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9813107979
Book Description
This book provides a concise but rigorous appraisal about the future of nuclear power and the presumed nuclear renaissance. It does so by assessing the technical, economic, environmental, political, and social risks related to all aspects of the nuclear fuel cycle, from uranium mills and mines to nuclear reactors and spent fuel storage facilities. In each case, the book argues that the costs of nuclear power significantly outweigh its benefits. It concludes by calling for investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency as a better path towards an affordable, secure, and socially acceptable future.The prospect of a global nuclear renaissance could change the way that energy is produced and used the world over. Sovacool takes a hard look at who would benefit — mostly energy companies and manufacturers — and who would suffer — mostly taxpayers, those living near nuclear facilities, and electricity customers. This book is a must-read for anyone even remotely concerned about a sustainable energy future, and also for those with a specific interest in modern nuclear power plants.
Reduction of Capital Costs of Nuclear Power Plants
Author : OECD Nuclear Energy Agency
Publisher : OECD
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 27,9 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN :
Book Description
The competitiveness of nuclear power plants depends largely on their capital costs that represent some 60 per cent of their total generation costs. Reviewing and analysing ways and means to reduce capital costs of nuclear power plants are essential to enhance the economic viability of the nuclear option. The report is based upon cost information and data provided by experts from NEA Member countries. It investigates the efficiency of alternative methods for reducing capital costs of nuclear units. It will provide stakeholders from the industry and governmental agencies with relevant elements in support of policy making.
Economic Evaluation of Bids for Nuclear Power Plants
Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher :
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 33,23 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN :
Book Description
Presents information, advice and recommendations on the different principles, methods and guidelines which should be used and applied when conducting an economic evaluation of nuclear power plant bids. Annex I lists an improved IAEA cost account system for nuclear power plants.
Nuclear Power
Author : National Research Council
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 41,98 MB
Release : 1992-02-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 0309043956
Book Description
The construction of nuclear power plants in the United States is stopping, as regulators, reactor manufacturers, and operators sort out a host of technical and institutional problems. This volume summarizes the status of nuclear power, analyzes the obstacles to resumption of construction of nuclear plants, and describes and evaluates the technological alternatives for safer, more economical reactors. Topics covered include: Institutional issues-including regulatory practices at the federal and state levels, the growing trends toward greater competition in the generation of electricity, and nuclear and nonnuclear generation options. Critical evaluation of advanced reactors-covering attributes such as cost, construction time, safety, development status, and fuel cycles. Finally, three alternative federal research and development programs are presented.
Nuclear Energy Basic Principles
Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 29,72 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789201126085
Book Description
Describes the rationale and vision for the peaceful use of nuclear energy. The publication identifies the basic principles that nuclear energy systems must satisfy to fulfil their promise of meeting growing global energy demands.
Costs of Nuclear Power
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 41,35 MB
Release : 1961
Category : Nuclear energy
ISBN :
Book Description
Modelling Nuclear Energy Systems with MESSAGE
Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher : IAEA Nuclear Energy Series No.
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 28,38 MB
Release : 2016
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789201097156
Book Description
Assessing nuclear energy transition scenarios requires appropriate modelling tools. The IAEA tool Model for Energy Supply System Alternatives and their General Environmental Impacts (MESSAGE) is described in this publication. The tool simulates the development of a complete energy system and provides a convenient platform for modelling and analysing nuclear energy systems (NES), as it can efficiently model nuclear technologies with their specific features. Among other things, the tool can help produce a description of an entire NES with time dependent parameters for long-term planning; confirm the feasibility of a NES through correlation and consistency of all NES components, taking into account all constraints and boundary conditions imposed on the system; balance fissile material in a close fuel cycle and determine fuel cycle requirements. In addition, it assists the user in the choice of alternatives by comparison of different options relating to fuel requirements and volume and toxicity of waste. The publication provides a detailed guidance on how to build mathematical models representing complex nuclear energy systems within the framework of the MESSAGE tool.
Guide to Nuclear Power Cost Evaluation: Fuel cycle costs
Author : Kaiser Engineers
Publisher :
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 40,68 MB
Release : 1962
Category : Nuclear power plants
ISBN :
Book Description
Approaches for Assessing the Economic Competitiveness of Small and Medium Sized Reactors
Author : International Atomic Energy Agency
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 37,46 MB
Release : 2013
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789201442109
Book Description
This publication assists existing and potential stakeholders in the definition of competitive approaches regarding design and deployment of small and medium sized reactors (SMR). It provides a framework for assessment of the investment attractiveness of nuclear power plant projects that adopts small reactor to be deployed in multi-modules and incorporate modularization construction technology. Main chapters detail past experience and future plans in several IAEA Member States and present the suite of models to assist designers and guide potential users on the economic performance and investment attractiveness of SMRs. A framework for the consolidated application of such models is also suggested. The annexes, contributed by Member States, provide in depth descriptions of different assessment models and give examples of their application.
