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Materials' ageing and degradation in light water reactors : mechanisms and management /

Light water reactors (LWRs) are the predominant class of nuclear power reactors in operation today; however, ageing and degradation can influence both their performance and lifetime. Knowledge of these factors is therefore critical to safe, continuous operation. Materials ageing and degradation in l...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Other Authors: Murty, K. Linga
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge, UK ; Philadelphia, PA : Woodhead Publishing, �2013.
Series:Woodhead Publishing in energy ; no. 44.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Part I. Fundamental ageing issues and degradation mechanisms
  • part II. Materials ageing and degradation in particular light water reactor (LWR) components
  • part III. Materials management strategies for light water reactors (LWRs).