Overview
The editors have pleasure in presenting this volume of our review series. We have specialised in three areas: perturbation Monte Carlo, non-linear kinetics and the transfer of radioactive fluids in rocks. These contributions are linked, however, in the demands for optimising complex systems that are a feature of the scale of nuclear power production. Kuniharu Kishida’s account of Japanese thinking in the application of modern non-linear theory to reactor kinetics and control comes at a time when the community of control scholars is seeking how to apply the new ideas that have led to the prominence of chaos theory to our field. Pr- lems of maintenance in power reactors are as severe as ever and must be solved for credibility to characterise any new program. As much as 30% of unanticipated down-time, for example, is due to the failure of motor op- ated valves. We need a theory to provide for preventive maintenance. This in turn depends heavily on on-line monitoring to anticipate failure as well as expert systems to schedule preventive treatment. Noise theory with its promise of on-line interpretation of information from inchoate breakdown is the key. It is all too likely that the need to deal with major departures makes a non-linear theory of noise essential. We can be grateful that P- fessor Kishida has provided us with such a consistent account.
Full Product Details
Author: Jeffery Lewins ,
Martin Becker
Publisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc.
Edition: Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2002
Volume: 23
Dimensions:
Width: 15.20cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 22.90cm
Weight: 0.323kg
ISBN: 9781475785272
ISBN 10: 1475785275
Pages: 194
Publication Date: 12 March 2013
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Manufactured on demand
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Reviews
From a review of a previous volume `Timely, and current...The authors and editors are to be congratulated for their sound analysis and judgment in the review of physical and technical information presented in an interesting and clear manner.' Nuclear Technology
From a review of a previous volume `Timely, and current...The authors and editors are to be congratulated for their sound analysis and judgment in the review of physical and technical information presented in an interesting and clear manner.' Nuclear Technology
From a review of a previous volume 'Timely, and current...The authors and editors are to be congratulated for their sound analysis and judgment in the review of physical and technical information presented in an interesting and clear manner.' Nuclear Technology
