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Explain the working principle of a nuclear reactor?
Nuclear fission is the working principle under which the nuclear reactors operate.
How many reactors usually work in nuclear power plants?
Most plants have two reactors but some have more
Does nuclear reactors contain uranium-235?
It really depends on the nuclear reactor, but many are built to work specifically with that isotope.
What caused the nuclear power plant in japan to explode?
The pumps that were supposed to keep the nuclear reactors cool failed to work because the earthquake broke them
Does uranium need to be enriched in order to be used in a nuclear reactor?
Yes, uranium needs to be enriched in order to be used in a nuclear reactor. Enrichment increases the concentration of uranium-235, the isotope necessary for sustained nuclear reactions in most reactors. Natural uranium is primarily composed of uranium-238, which needs to be converted to uranium-235 through enrichment processes.
What year was nuclear power invented?
1933, but it was not until after WW2 ended that work was begun on designing usable power reactors.
what do nuclear engineers invent?
Nuclear engineers invent technologies and systems related to the production and use of nuclear energy. This includes designing and improving nuclear reactors, radiation detection equipment, and medical applications such as cancer treatment devices. They also develop safety protocols and waste management solutions to ensure the safe use of nuclear materials. Additionally, they may work on advancements in nuclear fusion and other innovative energy sources.
How do nuclear fusion reactors work?
I found the website K1 Project very helpful. They had several articles underneath their Learn/Energy tab which should answer any questions about nuclear fusion.
Does nuclear reactors work by means of fusion of radioactive materials?
No, not at all, they work by fission of fissionable materials (very few) like U-235 and Pu-239
What equipment you need to work with nuclear power?
To work with nuclear power, you typically need specialized equipment such as radiation detection devices (e.g., Geiger counters), shielding materials (e.g., lead or concrete), and protective clothing (e.g., lab coats, gloves, and dosimeters). Additionally, nuclear reactors require control systems, fuel handling tools, and emergency response equipment. Training and adherence to safety protocols are also critical to ensure safe operations in nuclear environments.
What type of work do people in nuclear engineer perform?
They are supposed to design reactors such that when a water pipe breaks or the power fails, the generating station does not explode.
Is nuclear fusion used for nuclear power?
No, not yet. Maybe in another 20 years when its perfected (which they have been saying every 20 years since they originally began work in the 1950s on lab prototypes of controlled nuclear fusion reactors for power generation).
