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The nuclear fission results in mass loss (called mass defect) that transforms into energy according to the formula: E = mc2 (c is light velocity). This energy manifests itself as heat energy.
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How does nuclear reactor works to produce electricity?
how electricity is produced in a nuclear reactor
Where is the nuclear energy produced in a nuclear reactor?
In the core.
What is a nuclear reactor meltdown?
A nuclear meltdown is an informal term for a severe nuclear reactor accident that results in core damage from overheating. A meltdown occurs when the heat generated by a nuclear reactor exceeds the heat removed by the cooling systems to the point which at least one nuclear fuel plate exceeds its melting point.
In a reactor what is nuclear energy produced in?
It is produced in the fuel rods by fission of the U235 nuclei. Each fission produces a certain amount of heat, and this is transferred to the water or gas which is pumped past the fuel, by contact heat transfer.
What happens to the excess thermal energy that is produced by a nuclear reactor?
The excess thermal energy is used to heat a coolant. You know those tall cooling towers that are the hallmark of a nuclear reactor? The final cooling is often done by spraying the hot water onto the concrete tower.
What is a Nuclear reactor moisture separator?
This is used in the nuclear reactor that is known as Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) in which heat produced by the nuclear fission in the nuclear fuel allows the light water reactor coolant to boil. Then, the nuclear reactor moisture separator is used to increase the dryness of the produced steam before it goes to the reactor steam turbines.
How much heat is produced in a nuclear reaction and how hot is it?
In a nuclear bomb temperatures of 10 million centigrade or more are produced. In a nuclear reactor temperatures of 100 centigrade to about 1000 centigrade are produced depending on type and design of reactor.
How does nuclear reactor works to produce electricity?
how electricity is produced in a nuclear reactor
What is the examples of energy produce nuclear reactor?
If you mean energy produced by nuclear reactors, then "heat" and "light" would be the answers (Just think of the sun)
How do you convert nuclear energy from nuclear reactor to electrical energy?
The heat produced it used to evaporate water which turns turbines on a generator.
Where is the nuclear energy produced in a nuclear reactor?
In the core.
How is the heat produced in a nuclear reactor changed into useful energy?
Heat produced I'm a nuclear reactor turns water into steam that moves a massive turbine that my moving, produces energy. Water is then cooled and heated again to produce steam. Process keeps respecting itself.
What is the function of a nuclear reactor of a nuclear plant?
simply, the nuclear reactor is the source of heat (or steam) for the nuclear power plant.
Are radioactive isotopes produced in a nuclear reactor?
They can be, depending on the reactor design.
What does a nuclear reactor heat?
Water.
What is the difference between nuclear reactor and nuclearpower plant?
a nuclear reactor converts binding energy into heat. a nuclear power plant uses a nuclear reactor to generate electricity.
What is the purpose a nuclear reactor?
To produce heat.
