The Nuclear Imperative A Critical Look at the Approaching Energy Crisis /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Eerkens, Jeff W. (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2006.
• Σειρά: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality, 11
• Θέματα: Engineering.; Nuclear energy.; Science education.; Nuclear physics.; Heavy ions.; Hadrons.; Electric power production.; Environmental management.; Economics.; Management science.; Energy Technology.; Science Education.; Nuclear Physics, Heavy Ions, Hadrons.; Environmental Management.; Economics, general.; Nuclear Energy.

In this well documented global wake-up call, nuclear physicist Jeff Eerkens explores remedies for the impending energy crisis, when oil and natural gas are depleted. Because burning coal worsens the problem ofglobal warming, alternate energy sources must be instituted. The Nuclear Imperative demonst...

Πίνακας περιεχομένων:

• Nuclear Facts and Fables
• Energy Consumption and Energy Sources on Planet Earth
• Technologies for Propelling Cars, Trucks, Trains, Ships and Aircraft
• Electric Power Generation Technology
• Safety Considerations in Nuclear Operations
• Measures and Means to Control the Global Use of Nuclear Weapons
• Conclusions, Action Items, and Predictions.