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Do nuclear submarines generate nuclear power on the submarine?
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∙ 13y ago
Yes, nuclear submarines generate nuclear power. There is a nuclear reactor on board (hence the tern nuclear submarine) which creates steam to drive the main engines to turn the screw(s).
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Could submarines fire torpedos underwater?
Yes. The idea of the submarine is the element of surprise. Before nuclear power submarines ran on either battery power or diesel power. Every so often it needed to surface (or use a snorkle - no kidding, it's called a snorkle) to run the diesel (which would both propel the sub and charge the battery) Now, with nuclear power, the submarine can stay underwater as long as there is food for the crew. A submarine nuclear reactor can last for years.
What is nuclear power use for?
It is used for electricity in nuclear power plants == == Nuclear power is used to heat steam which then turns turbines, which generate electricity in nuclear power stations and also to provide propulsion and power on board nuclear submarines.
What can Nuclear Power be used as?
Nuclear power is used to generate electricity.
How does submarine generates power?
Submarines are powered by diesel fuel (in the past) or more recently by nuclear reactors. Nuclear reactors provide advantages in range and in noise produced.
How did people in submarines get electricity?
Originally, a submarine's electrical supply was stored in large banks of batteries. The batteries were charged by generators turned by diesel engines when the submarine was on the surface. If the destroyers and aircraft could keep the sub down long enough, it would 'die' because of running out of power. Today's submarines generate electricity using steam from the nuclear power plants. This allows them to sever their ties with the surface for extended periods, which allows them to stay submerged for many months.
What energy is used today to power submarines?
Nuclear energy is used to power most modern submarines
Should nuclear energy be used to generate power?
It can be used to generate power but it is very dangerous yet little nuclear energy can generate ALOT of power.
When did India acquire nuclear powered submarines for their navy?
India has been struggling to get a nuclear submarine in the water for some time. The technical challenges of "shrinking" a nuclear power plant to get one to fit on something the size of the submarine were daunting. On 26 July, 2009, India launched INS Arihant to gain them entry into the nuclear submarine club. That date might be the one asked about here, if something "exact" is being sought.
The use of nuclear reactors to generate electricity is what?
The use of nuclear power
What power a submarine underwater?
Either a nuclear reactor or batteries.
What is the most cost efficient way to produce power is it Nuclear power water power or coal bio fuels?
Nuclear power is the cheapest, safest, and most efficient way to generate power. there are breeder reactors that generate free power by creating fissile material from the normal nuclear waste. so, it does not generate waste
Examples of nuclear energy in the military?
Reactors power submarines and many surface ships. Nuclear weapons.
