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Sesonske, Alexander was born on June 20, 1921 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Son of Abraham and Esther (Kreitzer) Sesonske.
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This classic reference combines broad, yet in-depth coverage of nuclear engineering principles with practical descriptions of their application in the design and operation of nuclear power plants. Published in a two-volume format to accommodate readers' specific interests, the first volume concentrates on the fundamentals of nuclear engineering, while the second explores applications and more advanced topics. Volume One introduces diverse aspects of nuclear engineering as a basis for applications and more advanced topics. Drawing on his extensive experience, Alexander Sesonske reviews the scientific underpinnings of nuclear power, including nuclear fission, radioactivity, and neutron diffusion theory, providing a solid foundation for more advanced understanding of nuclear power. This book demonstrates successful approaches to plant design and control, considering fuel depletion, reactor kinetics, and the effects of radiation on plant materials, enabling the reader to view each function in the broader context of the plant as a whole. Sesonske details vital aspects of radiation protection and shielding to allow integration of health and safety concerns into the design and control of the nuclear facility.
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(This classic reference combines broad, yet in-depth cover...)
This classic reference combines broad, yet in-depth coverage of nuclear engineering principles with practical descriptions of their application in the design and operation of nuclear power plants. Published in a two-volume format to accommodate readers' specific interests, the first volume concentrates on the fundamentals of nuclear engineering, while the second explores applications and more advanced topics. In the second volume, Alexander Sesonske draws on his extensive experience in nuclear engineering to investigate state-of-the-art approaches to reactor systems, including computer analysis, assisting the reader in exploiting the potential of information technology in nuclear engineering. We explore energy transport and fuel management and their roles in cost-effective plant design and operation. Sesonske discusses the environmental, health, and safety concerns that are crucial to the continued success and expansion of nuclear power, illustrating risk analysis methods that facilitate reliable assessment and control of hazards. The book also details current and potential innovations in plant design, examining challenges likely to be faced by the nuclear power industry in meeting future energy demands. investigating topics such as reactor systems, cost-effective fuel management, environmental issues, and the design of future plants.
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Dr. Samuel Glasstone, the senior author of the previous editions of this book, was anxious to live until his ninetieth birthday, but passed away in 1986, a few months short of this milestone. I am grateful for the many years of stimulation received during our association, and in preparing this edition have attempted to maintain his approach. Previous editions of 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 oper ation, 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 objec tives of this book. Nuclear power reactors have become much more complex, with an ac companying growth in supporting technology. University programs now offer separate courses covering such basic topics as reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, and materials. Finally, the general availability of inexpensive xiii xiv Preface powerful micro- and minicomputers has transformed design and analysis procedures so that sophisticated methods are now commonly used instead of earlier, more approximate approaches.
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(Dr. Samuel Glasstone, the senior author of the previous e...)
Dr. Samuel Glasstone, the senior author of the previous editions of this book, was anxious to live until his ninetieth birthday, but passed away in 1986, a few months short of this milestone. I am grateful for the many years of stimulation received during our association, and in preparing this edition have attempted to maintain his approach. Previous editions of 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 oper ation, 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 objec tives of this book. Nuclear power reactors have become much more complex, with an ac companying growth in supporting technology. University programs now offer separate courses covering such basic topics as reactor physics, thermal hydraulics, and materials. Finally, the general availability of inexpensive xv xvi Preface powerful micro-and minicomputers has transformed design and analysis procedures so that sophisticated methods are now commonly used instead of earlier, more approximate approaches.
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Sesonske, Alexander was born on June 20, 1921 in Gloversville, New York, United States. Son of Abraham and Esther (Kreitzer) Sesonske.
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1942; Master of Sciences, University Rochester, 1947; Doctor of Philosophy, University Delaware, 1950.
Engineer, Chemical Construction Corporation, New York City, 1942;
chemical engineer, Manhattan Project, 1943-1945
chemical engineer, Columbia-Southern Chemical Corporation, 1945-1946;
staff, Los Alamos Science Laboratory, 1950-1954, 60-61;
consultant, Los Alamos Science Laboratory, 1961-1963;
faculty, Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana, 1954;
professor nuclear and chemical engineering, Purdue University, 1959-1986;
professor emeritus, Purdue University, since 1986;
assistant department chairman nuclear engineering, Purdue University, 1966-1973. Cons. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, 1963-1967, Electric Power Research Institute, 1974. Member review committee Argonne (Illinois) National Laboratory, 1965-1967, 75-81.
Independent consultant since 1986.
(This classic reference combines broad, yet in-depth cover...)
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(Dr. Samuel Glasstone, the senior author of the previous e...)
(Dr. Samuel Glasstone, the senior author of the previous e...)
(Dr. Samuel Glasstone, the senior author of the previous e...)
Fellow American Nuclear Society (Arthur H. Compton award 1987). Member American Institute Chemical Engineers, American Society Engineering Education, Sigma Xi, Omega Chi Epsilon.
Married Marjorie Ann Mach, April 17, 1952 (deceased January 1995). Children: Michael Jan, Jana Louise.