Overview

It is an undisputed reality that the energy production and, particularly, the production of electricity and their sustained growth, constitute indispensable elements for the economic and social progress of any country. Without any doubt, energy constitute the motive force of the civilisation and it determines, in a high degree, the level of economic and social development of a country. To ensure an adequate economic and social growth of a country, there is a need to use all available types of energy sources for electricity production, including nuclear energy. This book discusses the role of nuclear power in the world electricity generation.

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Author:   Jorge Morales Pedraza
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   1.162kg
ISBN:  

9781617285042

ISBN 10:   1617285048
Pages:   562
Publication Date:   23 April 2012
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Unknown
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Table of Contents

Introduction; General overview; Some relevant elements associated with the introduction of a nuclear power programme; The current situation & perspectives in the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in North America; The current situation & perspectives in the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in the European region; The current situation & perspectives in the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in Asia & the Pacific; The current situation & perspectives in the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in the Latin American region; The perspectives of the introduction of a nuclear power programme in countries in the Middle East & in the North of Africa; The current situation & the perspectives in the use of nuclear energy for electricity generation in the African region (Sub-Saharan region); Conclusion; Index.

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