Combined Cycle Driven Efficiency for Next Generation Nuclear Power Plants

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Focusing on advanced reactor technology, this edition highlights the benefits of Nuclear Air-Brayton Power Plant Cycles, particularly for sodium-cooled reactors and future high-temperature systems like molten salts. It explores integration with renewable energy sources to create a low carbon grid. The book begins with thermodynamics principles and details various Nuclear Air-Brayton systems suited for different applications, providing updated estimates for Small Modular Reactors. Significant revisions include new data on intercooled systems and updated steam tables, ensuring it reflects the latest research and technology.