Heat exchangers, turbines

[middlephysics]

Any good chapters/sources to learn about the design, fluid/thermodynamics etc of these systems pertaining to nuclear reactors? So far I've been jumping around wiki..

 

[Astronuc]

Any good chapters/sources to learn about the design, fluid/thermodynamics etc of these systems pertaining to nuclear reactors? So far I've been jumping around wiki..

One would normally take a courses in thermodynamics, heat transport and fluid mechanics in preparation for a course on turbomachinery. Gas and steam turbine design is independent of the heat source, but depends on the inlet and exit conditions of the working fluid.

 

[raining Pete]

There are a few good resources that I would recommend for learning about the design, fluid/thermodynamics, and other aspects of nuclear reactors. Here are a few suggestions:

1. "Nuclear Reactor Engineering: Reactor Systems Engineering" by Samuel Glasstone and Alexander Sesonske - This book is a comprehensive guide to nuclear reactor engineering and covers topics such as reactor design, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

2. "Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Theory" by John R. Lamarsh - This book provides a good overview of nuclear reactor theory, including topics such as neutron transport, reactor kinetics, and thermal hydraulics.

3. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) website - The IAEA is the world's leading organization for nuclear energy and they have a wealth of information on their website, including reports, publications, and training materials on nuclear reactor design and operation.

4. Coursera - There are several online courses available on Coursera that cover nuclear reactor engineering and related topics. Some popular ones include "Nuclear Reactor Physics" by the University of Manchester and "Introduction to Thermodynamics: Transferring Energy from Here to There" by the University of Michigan.

I hope these resources will be helpful in your search for information on nuclear reactor design and fluid/thermodynamics. Happy learning!