Transitional Energy Policy 1980-2030 : Alternative Nuclear Technologies

著者名：Stewart, Hugh B.

Pergamon（2013/10/22発売）

• 言語：ENG
• ISBN：9780080271835
• eISBN：9781483148199

Description

Transitional Energy Policy 1980-2030: Alternative Nuclear Technologies discusses concerns regarding the use of nuclear technology as an energy source. The book covers issues such as the reservations regarding the use of nuclear, energy resource supply/demand problems, and controversial concepts. The book is comprised seven chapters; each tackles a different area of concern. Chapter I discusses the trends, logistic curves, economic cycles, and predictions of energy growth. Chapter II covers the perils of paucity of fossil fuels, and Chapter III deals with nuclear energy directions. Chapters IV and V discusses the strategies used in pursuit of nuclear technology evolution. The sixth chapter tackles institutions and commercialization of nuclear technologies from a historical perspective, while the seventh chapter covers its possible patterns. The text will be of great interest to readers concerned with the development of nuclear technology as an energy source.

Table of Contents

PrefacePart 1. Energy Growth Chapter I Energy Growth: Trends, Logistic Curves Economic Cycles and Crystal Balls Chapter II Fossil Fuels: The Perils of Paucities Chapter III Nuclear Energy Directions: The Changing IssuesPart 2. Technology Directions Chapter IV Nuclear Technology Evolution: The Prevalent Strategy Chapter V Nuclear Technology Evolution: A Not-So-Prevalent StrategyPart 3. Institutional Directions Chapter VI Institutions and Commercialization: A Historical Perspective Chapter VII Institutions and Commercialization: Possible PatternsAppendixes Appendix A The Lore of Logistics Appendix B Neutronic and Economic BackgroundAbbreviations and AcronymsIndexAbout the Author