(notes from thermodynamics in nuclear power plant systems book) -introduce theromodynamics as the energy conversion science that it is and apply it to nuclear systemsthe most widely built nuclear system is the pressurized water reactor (PWR). steam turbines have for many decades been the domaniant means of generating mechanical energy to turn electrical generatorsthe basic pwr consists of 5 major components; the reactor core; steam generator; steam turbine; condenser; and electrical generator...