Desalination in Nuclear Power Plants

Desalination in Nuclear Power Plants presents the latest research on a variety of nuclear desalination techniques for a variety of different nuclear reactor systems. Authors Alonso, del Valle and Ramirez explore the possibilities of the cogeneration of water and electricity using a nuclear reactor and various methods to solve multi-objective functions. This book consolidates the latest research to provide readers with a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of the thermal, membrane and hybrid processes discussed, along with a comprehensive methodology to guide the reader on how to perform levelized cost analyses for water and electricity. The principal issues about the coupling of nuclear reactors and desalination plants are analyzed to maximize water and energy production along with their corresponding costs. Mathematical modelling techniques for different components of the power plant are also included based on mass and energy state equations, as well as different steam currents alternatives for coupling along with a proposed method for their evaluation. Explains nuclear cogeneration in the context of multi-objective optimized methods and their application in the design of cogeneration system of water and electricityExplores principals to optimize the cogeneration process from an economic and thermal perspectiveIncludes examples to assist the reader in assessing nuclear desalination alternatives discussed INDICE: 1. Introduction 2. Nuclear reactors 3. Desalination Plants 4. Coupling of nuclear reactors and desalination plants 5. Optimization Methods 6. Thermo-economic analysis 7. Competitiveness and sustainability 8. Safety and Licensing

• ISBN: 978-0-12-820021-6
• Editorial: Woodhead Publishing
• Encuadernacion: Rústica
• Páginas: 300
• Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2020
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés