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What happens if nuclear reactor leaks?
If a nuclear reactor leaked you would have to evacuate the area around the plant and you would attempt to stop the leak and probably depending on the severeity level of the situation you may need to 'SCRAM' the reactor.
What accident in 1986 demonstrated a clear need for a robot to go where humans couldnt?
The failure of the Chernobyl nuclear reactor in 1986 resulted in radiation levels which were far too high for human workers, so robotic/remote controlled machines were used to shut down the reactor. While there are still needs for remote controlled robotic machines inside the core of nuclear reactors, the reactors used in the United States are built to a much higher safety standard.
How much land does a nuclear power plant need?
alot:)
How was Chernobyl reactor No 4 sealed?
A concrete sarcophagus was built around the damaged rector but it leaks and has cracks in the walls. Uranium isotopes are water soluble and are polluting the ground water. The whole edifice is in dire need of replacement.
Why aren't nuclear power plants built in deserts?
Nuclear power plants need a source of cooling. Water is the usual source of cooling, and lots of it, making a desert location unrealistic.
How many years of experience do you need to become a nuclear reactor system engineer?
my cousin became a nuclear reactor engineer and he said it was about 12 years
Why do nuclear reactors have to be located near water?
Water is used as coolant in most reactor plants to keep the reactor cool and prevent over heating. They do not necessarily need to be near a source of water; water just has to be available. However, a lot of nuclear reactors are build by a natural source of water so that the water can be used as an emergency source of coolant to keep the reactor covered with water in case of a rupture.
How much uranium 235 is used in a nuclear reactor?
The amount of uranium-235 used in a nuclear reactor depends on the design and size of the reactor. Typically, a reactor core contains several tons of uranium fuel, with the concentration of uranium-235 ranging from 3-5%. The fuel is arranged in fuel assemblies to sustain a controlled nuclear fission chain reaction.
What happens if nuclear reactor leaks?
If a nuclear reactor leaked you would have to evacuate the area around the plant and you would attempt to stop the leak and probably depending on the severeity level of the situation you may need to 'SCRAM' the reactor.
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.
What are the basic idea of nuclear submarines?
Nuclear submarines are powered by a nuclear reactor and they are completely independent of air, so there is no need to surface frequently.
What are the merits and demerits of nucler reactor?
Merits of Nuclear Reactor are 1 Pollution Free 2 Environment friendly Demerits End products from Reactors need to be preserved safely and Preservation of Reactors cost much .
How do nuclear subs derive their power?
Nuclear submarines derive their power from a nuclear reactor that generates steam to drive turbines, which in turn propel the submarine. The nuclear reactor uses enriched uranium fuel to sustain a controlled nuclear reaction, providing continuous power without the need for refueling for extended periods underwater.
Do you currently use combustion to produce nuclear energy in nuclear reactors?
No. The heat from the reactor is used to boil water. The steam from said water is used to turn turbines which produces electricity. No, there is no combustion in a nuclear reactor. Nuclear energy does not need combustion to start it, there is no chemical process involved. It works simply by a neutron chain reaction.
Why does a reactor need water?
Water is used as a coolant in a nuclear reactor to absorb the heat generated by the nuclear fission process. It also acts as a moderator to slow down the neutrons produced during fission, which helps sustain the chain reaction. Additionally, water provides a physical barrier to contain radioactive materials and helps transfer heat to produce steam for electricity generation.
Why do nuclear power stations need to be cooled down?
Because, if they aren't, the excess heat will damage the reactor.
What is the function of shielding in a nuclear reactor?
The first line of shielding is to limit the neutron bombardment of the pressure vessel, to give it a safe life of 40 or more years. Then you need to protect personnel who have to go into areas close to the reactor for maintenance, and also to limit the exposure of equipment which may need maintanance done during the life of the plant
