Among the design characteristics of nuclear-powered ships should be the following: disposition of the reactor with the primary circuit in the container device; collision protection of the side in the region of the reactor compartment; and bottom protection of the reactor compartment in case of running aground. The main design characteristics of nuclear-powered ships are determined by the measures directed toward increasing the operational safety of these ships.

This book introduces readers to basic approaches in and principles of marine nuclear power design, including overall reactor design, in-core design, coolant systems and devices, I&C system design, safety system design, and dynamic analysis assessment. It comprehensively reviews both the fundamentals of and latest trends in nuclear-powered devices, covering their entire lifespan, from design and testing to operation and decommissioning. Further, it explores in detail various real-world conditions in the marine context – such as insufficient space for equipment deployment and frequently changing operating conditions as well as swinging and tilting. Offering extensive information on the design and operation of marine nuclear power systems, the book is a valuable resource for researchers and professionals in the area of marine science and nuclear engineering, and graduate students intending to embark on a career in the field.