Keith E. Holbert's Books

Nuclear Energy

An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes

By: Raymond L. Murray,Keith E. Holbert

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Nuclear Energy

An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes

By: Raymond L. Murray,Keith E. Holbert

Nuclear Energy: An Introduction to the Concepts, Systems, and Applications of Nuclear Processes, Eighth Edition, provides essential information on basic nuclear physics, systems and the applications of nuclear energy. It comprehensively covers Basic Concepts, Radiation and Its Uses, and Nuclear Power, providing students with a broad view of nuclear energy and science in a fast-paced format that features updated, timely content on topics of new and growing importance to current and future nuclear professionals, such as tritium-powered betavoltaic integrated circuit chips, the modulation of radioactive decay constant due to solar activity, Monte Carlo radiation transport calculations and accelerator-driven systems. This book is an essential resource for any first course on nuclear energy and systems. - Contains coverage of timely topics, such as the connection between hydraulic fracturing (fracking), radioactivity and nuclear forensics - Covers the TerraPower traveling wave reactor, the first ever FDA approved drug for the treatment of acute radiation injury, and more - Describes the industry response to the Fukushima nuclear disaster, including FLEX in the U.S. - Includes more worked examples and end of chapter exercises

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626

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Butterworth-Heinemann

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ISBN 10

0128128828

ISBN 13

9780128128824

Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport

An Interactive Computer-Based Approach

By: George G. Karady,Keith E. Holbert

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Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport

An Interactive Computer-Based Approach

By: George G. Karady,Keith E. Holbert

Designed to support interactive teaching and computer assisted self-learning, this second edition of Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport is thoroughly updated to address the recent environmental effects of electric power generation and transmission, which have become more important together with the deregulation of the industry. New content explores different power generation methods, including renewable energy generation (solar, wind, fuel cell) and includes new sections that discuss the upcoming Smart Grid and the distributed power generation using renewable energy generation, making the text essential reading material for students and practicing engineers.

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