The Focus Of This Report Is The Nuclear Power Industry Within The Three Emerging Economies Of China, India and Russia
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c71663) has announced the addition of “Nuclear Power in Emerging Markets” to their offering.
Nuclear power involves the controlled use of nuclear fission to release energy for work such as propulsion, heat, and the generation of electricity. Nuclear energy is produced by a controlled nuclear chain reaction and creates heat which can be used to boil water, produce steam, or drive a steam turbine. The turbine can be used for mechanical work or to generate electricity.
In 2005, nuclear power provided 6.5% of the world’s energy and 15.7% of the world’s electricity, with the U.S., France, and Japan accounting for 57% of all nuclear generated electricity. In 2007, the IAEA reported there were 435 nuclear power reactors in operation in 31 countries throughout the world.
Nuclear energy will continue to have an important role in the production of electricity worldwide. This report focuses on the nuclear power industry in emerging economies — specifically China, India, and Russia. The report also explores the importance of nuclear power and looks at the basics of the nuclear industry such as the workings of nuclear plants, the uranium fuel cycle, and the economics of nuclear power. The country analyses presented here include information on each country’s nuclear power industry, regulatory and industry developments, reactor technology, non-proliferation issues, and more. This report also examines the leading companies in the nuclear power industry today.
Contents:
Executive Summary
Basics of Nuclear Power
History of Nuclear Power
Origins of Nuclear Power
Early Years of Nuclear Power Development
Development Over the Years
Nuclear Reactor Technology
Types of Reactors
Nuclear Safety
Agencies
Economics of Nuclear Power
Capital Costs
Fuel Costs
Plant Operating Costs
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Once-Through Fuel Cycle
Plutonium Cycle
Minor Actinides Recycling
Thorium Cycle
Nuclear Fuel Resources
Managing Nuclear Waste
Managing Depleted Uranium
Solid Waste
Nuclear Reprocessing
Issues with Nuclear Power
Air Pollution
Health Effects
Financial Challenges
Nuclear Safety
Nuclear Proliferation
Leadership Challenges
Regulatory Barriers
Water Pollution
World Energy Needs and Nuclear Power
Generation Options
Greenhouse Gases
Use of Natural Resources
Future of Nuclear Power
Nuclear Power in India
Industry Overview
Industry Developments
Reactor Developments
Uranium Resources
Uranium Fuel Cycle
Thorium Cycle Development
Managing Radioactive Waste
Non-Proliferation of the Indian Nuclear Power Industry
Background to India’s Nuclear Proliferation Issues
Regulatory Framework
Nuclear Technology in India
The U.S.-India Nuclear Cooperation Agreement – Pros and Cons
Overview
Benefits for India
A Bad Deal?
Nuclear Power in China
Industry Overview
China’s Economic Plans and Nuclear Power
Tenth Economic Plan (2001-2005)
Eleventh Economic Plan 2006-2010
Reactor Developments
Uranium Resources
Uranium Fuel Cycle
Reprocessing of Used Fuel
Industry Structure and The China Atomic Energy Agency
Safety Issues
Regulatory Framework
Non-Proliferation of the Chinese Nuclear Power Industry
China’s Plan for New Reactors
U.S.-China Nuclear Cooperation Agreement
China Facing Nuclear Challenges
Becoming a Responsible Nuclear State
And more…..
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Source: Datamonitor