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Recommend some books on Nuclear power and shielding design?

Started by Irradiated1, Jul 24, 2012, 07:59

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Irradiated1

Can anyone recommend some good reads for me on nuclear power, and shielding design?

Thanks,
Chris

GLW

I have these, both are good, the first is the deep read, the second is the competent knowledge level read, choose the one which suits your paradigm, I recommend either purchase,...

Error Estimation in Reactor Shielding Calculations

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0883185369

A Guide to Nuclear Power Technology: A Resource for Decision Making

http://www.amazon.com/Guide-Nuclear-Power-Technology-Resource/dp/0894646524


been there, dun that,... the doormat to hell does not read "welcome", the doormat to hell reads "it's just business"

Fermi2

Every form of shielding used today was pioneered by this guy the recognized expert on shielding design:

http://www.amazon.com/Reactor-Shielding-Design-Theodore-Rockwell/dp/0870793381/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1343183563&sr=8-3&keywords=Theodore+Rockwell

I met him a couple times too. Interesting old bird.