This book describes recent technological developments in next generation nuclear reactors that have created renewed interest in nuclear process heat for industrial applications. The author's discussion mirrors the industry's emerging focus on combined cycle Next Generation Nuclear Plants' (NGNP) seemingly natural fit in producing electricity and process heat for hydrogen production. To utilize this process heat, engineers must uncover a thermal device that can transfer the thermal energy from the NGNP to the hydrogen plant in the most performance efficient and cost effective way possible. This book is written around that vital quest, and the author describes the usefulness of the Intermediate Heat Exchanger (IHX) as a possible solution. The option to transfer heat and thermal energy via a single-phase forced convection loop where fluid is mechanically pumped between the heat exchangers at the nuclear and hydrogen plants is presented, and challenges associated with this tactic are discussed. As a second option, heat pipes and thermosyphons, with their ability to transport very large quantities of heat over relatively long distance with small temperature losses, are also examined.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Springer International Publishing Ag
ISBN-13
9783319298375
eBay Product ID (ePID)
222117466
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering
Author
Bahman Zohuri
Publication Name
Nuclear Energy for Hydrogen Generation through Intermediate Heat Exchangers: A Renewable Source of Energy
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Publication Year
2016
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
403 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
235mm
Item Width
155mm
Item Weight
7568g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Bahman Zohuri
Country/Region of Manufacture
Switzerland
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