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Can you make plutonium?
Do you have a nuclear reactor or a high beam current particle accelerator with a neutron beam output? If so yes. I know exactly how to do it for both bomb grade and reactor grade plutonium, the tedious details are all in public domain literature most of it published by the U.S. Government. Nothing classified in this area in decades as any nuclear physicist or engineer could figure it out anyway and they need the data to properly perform their jobs in nuclear power plants, even if they never come near bomb work.
What is an environmental consequences of nuclear energy?
Short answer: Contamination is a risk. Also, if you factor in all the work required to set nuclear energy into motion, you will see that it also contributes to adding carbon to the atmosphere. Nuclear energy is not carbon-free as many believe. Mining and extraction costs carbon in fossil fuel; transportation costs carbon in fossil fuel; processing costs carbon in fossil fuel; building the nuclear power station costs carbon in fossil fuel. Then there's the question of highly radioactive waste storage for hundreds of thousands of years, leaks into the environment, coastal flooding of nuclear power stations like Sizewell. And the question of the added energy from splitting atoms which is extra to solar radiation and thus adds to the net energy input to the planet [an issue never even addressed]. It takes at least ten years to build a nuclear station so no quick fix, and decommissioning is even longer. It also costs billions, a price no government could hope to get taxpayers to pay, yet private industry won't fork out that sort of money. It's a pipe dream, something to use against those who argue renewable power is the only way to go. It is true that nuclear energy is not purely carbonless. However, once you factor in the production and transportation costs, neither are solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, tidal, or hydroelectric power. One aspect that all of these energy sources, including nuclear, has in common are that once they are functioning they are emitting less CO2 into our atmosphere than coal and oil. Regardless of your feelings about coal and oil, they are not found on the earth in limitless supply, so therefore we as a society need to begin developing more renewable energy. Obviously there will be environmental impact of mining the uranium (or another element thorium) that will be used to fuel the power plant. Uranium mines are under very strict guidelines that will help to prevent the surrounding mining area from any overly adverse affects (probably no more than what the uranium was doing naturally). Furthermore, nuclear power plants emit less radiation to the surrounding areas than coal fire power plants because the nuclear power plants are built more durably. The radioactive waste is a concern because right now our federal government will not allow this waste to be refurbished to be used again in a nuclear reactor like France does. Right now each power plant maintains their own waste. Decommissioning nuclear power plants is expensive but this is necessary in order to protect the environment . Overall, nuclear is one of many, not the only, solutions that our country needs to progress towards.
What is an environmental consequence of nuclear?
Short answer: Contamination is a risk. Also, if you factor in all the work required to set nuclear energy into motion, you will see that it also contributes to adding carbon to the atmosphere. Nuclear energy is not carbon-free as many believe. Mining and extraction costs carbon in fossil fuel; transportation costs carbon in fossil fuel; processing costs carbon in fossil fuel; building the nuclear power station costs carbon in fossil fuel. Then there's the question of highly radioactive waste storage for hundreds of thousands of years, leaks into the environment, coastal flooding of nuclear power stations like Sizewell. And the question of the added energy from splitting atoms which is extra to solar radiation and thus adds to the net energy input to the planet [an issue never even addressed]. It takes at least ten years to build a nuclear station so no quick fix, and decommissioning is even longer. It also costs billions, a price no government could hope to get taxpayers to pay, yet private industry won't fork out that sort of money. It's a pipe dream, something to use against those who argue renewable power is the only way to go. It is true that nuclear energy is not purely carbonless. However, once you factor in the production and transportation costs, neither are solar, wind, geothermal, biomass, tidal, or hydroelectric power. One aspect that all of these energy sources, including nuclear, has in common are that once they are functioning they are emitting less CO2 into our atmosphere than coal and oil. Regardless of your feelings about coal and oil, they are not found on the earth in limitless supply, so therefore we as a society need to begin developing more renewable energy. Obviously there will be environmental impact of mining the uranium (or another element thorium) that will be used to fuel the power plant. Uranium mines are under very strict guidelines that will help to prevent the surrounding mining area from any overly adverse affects (probably no more than what the uranium was doing naturally). Furthermore, nuclear power plants emit less radiation to the surrounding areas than coal fire power plants because the nuclear power plants are built more durably. The radioactive waste is a concern because right now our federal government will not allow this waste to be refurbished to be used again in a nuclear reactor like France does. Right now each power plant maintains their own waste. Decommissioning nuclear power plants is expensive but this is necessary in order to protect the environment . Overall, nuclear is one of many, not the only, solutions that our country needs to progress towards.
How many types of power stations are there?
Power plants work with ac generators called alternators, which are rotating machines driven by different forms of mechanical engine. The conventional power plant uses a heat engine, usually a turbine, driven by steam or gas. When steam is used it is produced in a boiler from pure water heated by a fuel, usually coal or oil. Hydro-electric power plants drive the alternators with an engine driven by the power of falling water. Wind power plants use the wind to turn the generators. On a power grid, all the machines run synchronously, which means they all turn at the same speed, which is 3000 rpm for a 50 Hz power system. Small generators might turn at a submultiple like 1500 rpm. Solar power plants do not use rotating machines but generate direct current from the Sun's rays. The power is then converted to AC in an inverter. The conversion process adapts itself to the basic frequency of the grid, which means in practice that solar power must be limited to a relatively low level to avoid causing instability in the grid.
Can only engines have power?
No, engines aren't the only things that has power. Anyone or anything can have power if they do work. Power is how quickly work is done and anyone can use power even if it isn't am engine
Can workers in nuclear power plants be seriously affected by radioactivity in uranium?
In a nuclear power plant (nuclear reactor) the radioactivity of uranium is not a problem in normal work conditions.
How many reactors usually work in nuclear power plants?
Most plants have two reactors but some have more
Why would you want a scientist working on a nuclear power plant?
Governments want scientists to work on a nuclear power plant to lessen the dependence of fossil fuels. The product of nuclear power plants are atomic energy, a clean energy alternative.
Are nuclear power plants reliable?
Yes, they work at capacity factors over 90% and have lifetime of 60 years.
How nuclear power plants work as a energy source?
fission generates heatheat boils watersteam turns turbinesturbines turn generators, making electricity
Where do Homer work?
nuclear power plant
Advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power plant?
Nuclear power is neither good nor bad. The way nuclear power is produced (Safety) can be good or bad, though. Nuclear power can be generated by small power plants, creates no air pollution, and is safe when done right.
How can nuclear energy be changed to mechanical energy?
One way it to allow the heat from controlled nuclear reactions to boil water. The steam can then power steam turbines in much the same way that steam from coal or wood fired boilers can be used. In the simplest terms this is how most if not all nuclear power plants work.
How did the Fukushima nuclear power plant work?
like any power plant
Can nuclear energy work with other forms of energy?
Nuclear energy is converted to electrical energy in a nuclear power plant.
What is the average age of worker in a nuclear power plant?
The average age of workers in nuclear power plants varies but is typically around 45-50 years old. This is due to the amount of experience and expertise required to work in such a high-risk industry.
What happens if a nuclear power plant does not work?
It produces no electricity
