This book were intended to serve as a text for students and a reference for practicing engineers. Emphasis was given to the broad perspective. particularly for topics important to reactor design and operation. with basic coverage provided in such supporting areas as neutronics thermal-hydraulics. and materials This the Fourth Edition was prepared with these same general objectives in mind. However. during the past three decades the nuclear industry and university educational programs have matured considerably. presenting some challenges in meeting the objectives of this book. Nuclear power reactors have become much more complex. with an accompanying growth in supporting technology. University programs now offer separate courses covering such basic topics as reactor physics. thermalhydraulics and materials.
