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A nuclear power plant generates electricity by turning turbines that turn
generators. This is no different than fossil fueled plants.
The difference in nuclear power is the source of the steam. Instead of a fossil fuel
boiler, there is a nuclear reactor that uses the power of the release of binding energy
(Strong Atomic Force) from the fissioning of (generally) Uranium-235.
There are several designs. The two primary designs are the Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
and the Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR).
The BWR forms steam in the reactor vessel which is transported to the turbines.
The spent steam is condensed, reheated, treated, and returned to the reactor.
The PWR forms heated water in the reactor vessel which generates steam in
a separate steam generator (heat exchanger) which then is transported to the
turbines. The rest of the cycle is similar to the BWR, but the return water goes
to the steam generators instead of the reactor.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 15y agonuclear power is generated when the nucleus is hit with a proton at high-speed causing the nucleus to split releasing a ton of energy. Amen
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∙ 14y agoThe short answer is that the nuclear power is generated from uranium which is mined in various parts of the world
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Why the nuclear power plant build?
Because the power plant is the source of electricity
What are the advantages of nuclear power plant?
they provide higher amount of power and electricity than normal power plants.
What is the positive of nuclear power plant?
what is negative of the nuclear power plant
Who invented the nuclear power plant?
In 1942 Ricardo Husada invented the nuclear reactor. His team produced the first nuclear chain reaction! 1954 - Worlds first nuclear power plant (Russia) started generating electricity. The first large-scale nuclear power station opened at Calder Hall in Cumbria, England, in 1956.
What does a reactor do in a nuclear power plant?
The reactor in a nuclear power plant generates heat to flash water to steam, which spins turbines that generate electricity. This is not really any different, in terms of steam cycle1, than a fossil plant. Its just that the source of heat is nuclear fission of (usually) uranium-235 instead of the burning of coal, oil, or natural gas. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1Well, its a little bit different because the nuclear steam supply cycle runs best on a slightly lower pressure and temperature than a fossil fuel plant steam cycle does. Other than that, the steam and generating parts of a nuclear plant are very comparable to a fossil plant.
How do you get power from a nuclear power plant?
The controlled nuclear reaction generates large amounts of heat. That heat boils water, which creates steam. The steam turns turbine blades, and the turbine generates electricity.
How many metric tons of air pollution does nuclear power plant which generates electricity cause?
almost none
What is an example for nuclear?
The nuclear power plant generates 50 megawatts of power.
Does a nuclear plant generates more energy than a geothermal plant?
Not necessary, it depend on the designed plant size. Nuclear power plant can be as small as few hundred watts to Gigawatts of electricity capacity.
What is the difference between the way a fossil fuel power plant generates electricity and the way a nuclear power plant generates electricity?
As far as the generation side goes, it is identical, a steam turbine driving a generator locked in synchronism to the electrical grid system
What are the example of nuclear force?
The energy released when a nuclear power plant generates heat to generate steam to generate electricity. The energy released when a nuclear weapon detonates.
How is the nuclear power plant able to send electricity to your homes?
A nuclear power plant heats water, lots of it, into steam, which drives a turbine. The spinning turbine generates electricity by turning a magnet inside coils of wire, which then is sent along wires to the "grid".
Boiling water reactor nuclear power plant?
Basically, nuclear power plants use the heat from a nuclear fission reaction to boil water The steaming water then turns a turbine that generates electricity.
Where is the method of producing electricity from a nuclear power plant used?
In a nuclear power plant
What do solar power plants do?
the solar power plant generates electricity
What do solar plants do?
the solar power plant generates electricity
Does a nuclear power plant produces electricity?
Yes, nuclear power plants produce electric power (electricity).
