--- product_id: 184724432 title: "How to Drive a Nuclear Reactor (Popular Science)" price: "Rp743916" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/184724432-how-to-drive-a-nuclear-reactor-popular-science store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # How to Drive a Nuclear Reactor (Popular Science) **Price:** Rp743916 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** How to Drive a Nuclear Reactor (Popular Science) - **How much does it cost?** Rp743916 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/products/184724432-how-to-drive-a-nuclear-reactor-popular-science) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description How to Drive a Nuclear Reactor (Popular Science) [Tucker, Colin] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. How to Drive a Nuclear Reactor (Popular Science) Review: This is a gem of a book, definitely worth reading. - The author of this book does three really important things for those curious enough to read it. Primarily it answers the first question: So that's how it works... The second question: What do you do when something happens... is also addressed. Of course, anything out of the ordinary has ripple effects - and the author walks you through the 'what, why, & how' of the options available and the results you might expect. The third thing the reader discovers is that the nuclear power industry is very safety focused and learns & evolves, both procedure and design, by examining the mistakes that have already happened. The author explains the sequence of events for 3 notable accidents from the last fifty years. I bought the paper version of the book because pictures and diagrams on my Kindle display are an issue that annoys me. The level of detail with the diagrams and pictures in this book are sufficient to the authors purpose. You also learn some history of nuclear power, just enough in keeping with the title of the book. Acronyms are found throughout - I wish the book had a stand alone listing of them, but you can sort of manage by thumbing through the index at the back of the book. Final comments - being retired in the age of COVID, I have lots of time to read. This book is tied for 1st place on my reading list this year. The other book is titled "How the Immune System Works" by Lauren Sompayrac sixth edition. That book is what I call a "nuts and bolts" explanation of the system that protects human life, a truly marvelous gift of evolution. If you're curious, read that one as well. Review: Very creative and interesting book - On opening this book. The author makes it very clear that this is not a book that you will use to get your nuclear operator's license. However, this book is written quite well So the average person can understand the math, The operation and things about running nuclear reactors and different designs. You're walked through from the very beginning All the way through the book to operation, accidents, and different things, and you really get a better understanding of the operation of nuclear reactor system. It is a fun and interesting book and is well written for anybody interested in learning about nuclear power, operations and clearing up many misconceptions. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #141,016 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #10 in Nuclear Engineering (Books) #16 in Electric Energy #23 in Machinery Engineering (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (385) | | Dimensions | 6.1 x 0.64 x 9.25 inches | | Edition | 1st ed. 2019 | | ISBN-10 | 3030338754 | | ISBN-13 | 978-3030338756 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Part of series | Popular Science | | Print length | 284 pages | | Publication date | January 26, 2020 | | Publisher | Springer | ## Images ![How to Drive a Nuclear Reactor (Popular Science) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61tw9OBPfWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a gem of a book, definitely worth reading. *by R***B on July 14, 2021* The author of this book does three really important things for those curious enough to read it. Primarily it answers the first question: So that's how it works... The second question: What do you do when something happens... is also addressed. Of course, anything out of the ordinary has ripple effects - and the author walks you through the 'what, why, & how' of the options available and the results you might expect. The third thing the reader discovers is that the nuclear power industry is very safety focused and learns & evolves, both procedure and design, by examining the mistakes that have already happened. The author explains the sequence of events for 3 notable accidents from the last fifty years. I bought the paper version of the book because pictures and diagrams on my Kindle display are an issue that annoys me. The level of detail with the diagrams and pictures in this book are sufficient to the authors purpose. You also learn some history of nuclear power, just enough in keeping with the title of the book. Acronyms are found throughout - I wish the book had a stand alone listing of them, but you can sort of manage by thumbing through the index at the back of the book. Final comments - being retired in the age of COVID, I have lots of time to read. This book is tied for 1st place on my reading list this year. The other book is titled "How the Immune System Works" by Lauren Sompayrac sixth edition. That book is what I call a "nuts and bolts" explanation of the system that protects human life, a truly marvelous gift of evolution. If you're curious, read that one as well. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very creative and interesting book *by C***F on August 12, 2023* On opening this book. The author makes it very clear that this is not a book that you will use to get your nuclear operator's license. However, this book is written quite well So the average person can understand the math, The operation and things about running nuclear reactors and different designs. You're walked through from the very beginning All the way through the book to operation, accidents, and different things, and you really get a better understanding of the operation of nuclear reactor system. It is a fun and interesting book and is well written for anybody interested in learning about nuclear power, operations and clearing up many misconceptions. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book to read! *by M***7 on March 30, 2024* Great book to provide an overview to lay persons on how a nuclear reactor functions. Starts with theory and system components and how the plant works. As a ex-trained nuclear maintenance technician, I can truly attest that this book is very well written. This is an excellent book for students or people who may want to enter a career in "Nuclear Power". --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.id/products/184724432-how-to-drive-a-nuclear-reactor-popular-science](https://www.desertcart.id/products/184724432-how-to-drive-a-nuclear-reactor-popular-science) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*