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

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...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Eerkens, Jeff W. (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2006.
Edición:1st ed. 2006.
Colección:Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality, 11
Temas:
Electric power production.
Science-Study and teaching.
Nuclear physics.
Environmental management.
Economics.
Electrical Power Engineering.
Mechanical Power Engineering.
Science Education.
Nuclear Physics.
Environmental Management.
Acceso en línea:Texto Completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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.

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