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How long can a nuclear submarine go?
A submarine, theoretically, can go as long as the food for its sailors last. A submarine can make oxygen, distill water, remove CO2 and other pollutants, and provide almost anything needed to survive at sea and underwater for nearly an indefinite period of time. Modern nuclear-powered submarines' reactors will last without refueling for the life of the submarine - about 20 years. In 1960, the nuclear-powered submarine USS Triton circumnavigated the globe submerged.
How long can a submarine go?
A submarine, theoretically, can go as long as the food for its sailors last. A submarine can make oxygen, distill water, remove CO2 and other pollutants, and provide almost anything needed to survive at sea and underwater for nearly an indefinite period of time. Modern nuclear-powered submarines' reactors will last without refueling for the life of the submarine - about 20 years. In 1960, the nuclear-powered submarine USS Triton circumnavigated the globe submerged.
How much fuel does the mars rover use?
The most recent one has a nuclear power source. Will last a long time previous ones used solar power with rechargeable batteries. LCKMA
How long does powered nuclear ships fuel last?
This information is classified in most cases; however, it is safe to say that a typical nuclear ship has enough fuel to last for many many years. It varies depending on the country of manufacture, and the type of nuclear vessel you're referring to.
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.
How would you rank the nuclear fuels in order of being consumed from first to last with the following fuels carbon hydrogen and helium?
First it should be emphasized that hydrogen and helium are not primary energy sources. They are named as secondary energy sourcesCarbon from coal has limited resources as any fossil fuel (although coal is more abundant than oil and natural gas)As for the nuclear fuel, the uranium mining is not the only source for the nuclear fuel. Other sources are:as by product from phosphate and gold production industrythe dismantling of nuclear weaponsusing nuclear breeder reactorsuranium production from water (Japanese R&D)The availability of uranium for uranium fuel persuades some scientists to consider nuclear energy as one of the renewable energy sources.
What was not a potential problem of using more nuclear energy?
The plant could melt down.
How long does a kilogram of uranium last inside a nuclear reactor?
Approx. 1-2 years, depending on the type of reactor and fuel.
What energy source has seen the most rapid growth in the last fifty years?
Nuclear, because it rose from 0% to 6.3% today
What types of alternative energy is used in Iowa?
Iowa's main source of energy is nuclear power. There are over 50 nuclear stations called mps (nuclear power station). And has only had 50 accidents in teh last ten years!
Is nuclear energy cheaper than other source?
Yes, nuclear energy is cheaper, and it does not produce any greenhouse gases. The spent fuel rods can be reprocessed to enrich new fuel. There has not been a nuclear reactor built in the USA in 30 years, and the only near disaster in the US was Three Mile Island in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in March 1979. Over the last 32 years our understanding of plate tectonics, material technology, metallurgy, radiation, earthquake proof construction, etc... has increased drastically, and I have no fears living 20 miles down wind of a 3 reactor nuclear power plant.
What make fire stay longer?
Fire is made with three components. Oxygen, fuel, and heat source. Slow burning fuel will make fire last longer.
