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How does a meltdown occur?
When fuel rods in a nuclear power plant generate too much heat, they start to melt.
When fuel rods in the reactor core of a nuclear power plant melt due to exposure to too much heat it is known as what?
nuclear meltdown .-. '
What is it called when fuel rods in a nuclear power plant generate so much heat they start to melt?
Meltdown, also it's not just the fuel rods that melt, structural supports, control rods, etc. can melt when this happens.
Disadvantages of generate electricity in a wind turbine?
weather can change, wind does not blow all the time and at the same speed all the time so the power output OS a wind turbine is not as predictable as that of a fossil fuel burning power plant, where you have option of using as much fuel you want, at any time.
How much power does one nuclear power plant give off?
Depends on the design.
How much fuel needed to get to the moon?
how much fuel is needed to get to the moon in a rocket
How much is needed to put up a power plant?
I suggest you read the article given in the link below
How does a meltdown occur?
When fuel rods in a nuclear power plant generate too much heat, they start to melt.
Advantages of steam power plant over diesel power plant?
1. Can be made in much greater output plants 2. Steam plants can use a variety of fuel sources including nuclear fuel, whilst diesel fuel is more expensive and best reserved for transport use.
Do power plants burn fossil fuels?
Some power plants do. Any plant that burns oil, coal, or gas from underground resources could be considered a "fossil fuel" plant. There are however nuclear, solar, hydro-electric and wind powered power plants.
How much uranium is need to power a nuclear power plant for eighteen months?
Depending on: - the type of the nuclear reactor - the electrical power of the nuclear reactor - the type of the nuclear fuel - the enrichment of uranium - the estimated burnup of the nuclear fuel etc.
When fuel rods in the reactor core of a nuclear power plant melt due to exposure to too much heat it is known as what?
nuclear meltdown .-. '
How much fuel is needed for a rocket?
500,000,000
How much does it cost to maintain a power plant?
There are many factors involved, such as age, load, type of power, capacity, and environment. For instance, the average cost of just fuel in a typical nuclear power plant is around $40 million (US) for 18 months. The maintenance of a power plant includes parts, labour and ovehead for breakdown repairs, preventive maintenance and capital renewals, it does not include the fuel used to produce the power output of the plant. Maintenance costs for a thermal power plant is about 2 to 3% of replacement cost. So for a 2 billion dollar plant maintenance would be expected to be about 50 million dollars annually.
How much fuel is needed to travel from earth to Jupiter?
200 thousand gallons of fuel
How much does it cost to run a coal powered power plant?
The average annual costs are $150,000,000 (150 million). This includes everything from fuel to waste disposal
How much fuel will be needed in a rocket?
How much fuel will be needed in a rocket will depend on the size of the rocket and where it is going. A rocket that will be traveling into space burns a lot of fuel and will need enough to keep it in orbit for teh desired time.
