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The primary danger in a nuclear meltdown is associated with the release of large quantities of high level radioactive material into the environment. This radioactive stuff can sicken people or even kill them, and can render large areas of the countryside uninhabitable. The toll on human life and the economic damage can soar beyond the comprehension of most.
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What are the three main advantages of a fusion reactor compared to a fission reactor?
Nuclear fusion reactors do not exist yet as we don't know how to build them. All nuclear reactors are nuclear fission reactors.
A reactor does not produce what?
Carbon dioxide, oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, acetylene, methane, cyanides, and many more. The main concerns for a nuclear reactor are the potential for radiation leaks and the warming of adjacent waterways.
What are the five main components of a nuclear power plant?
Main parts of nuclear fussion reactor are: 1. The H2 and h3 ( the duterum and tritum atoms.) 2. The cooling rods of titanium filled with liquid nitrogen. 3. The combustion chamber 4. The reservoir of nuclear extract. 5. The feeder colums . 6. The water supply to produce steam. 7. The radiation sensor units. and lots more to be added.
What prevents the escape of radiation in the event of an accident at a nuclear power plant?
The main protection, in the event of a serious leak from the primary reactor circuit, is the secondary containment structure, which you most obviously see in photos as the dome over the reactor building, but is in fact a complete barrier around the reactor.
What are the main advantage of a fusion reactor compared to a fission reactor?
It doesn't produce radioactive byproducts.
How does water cool down nuclear atoms from exploding?
Water is used in nuclear REACTORS both as the heat energy carrier and as a coolant to prevent overheating. Proper cooling is required or the reactor will overheat, causing a meltdown. This is not the same as a nuclear explosion since all that will happen is the extreme heat will melt or destroy the reactor or its containment, but due to the design of reactors it is impossible to have a nuclear explosion similar to nuclear weaponry in a reactor. A notable reactor meltdown was Chernobyl where the nuclear reaction was allowed to generate too much excess heat and the heat caused melting of reactor components and eventually a steam explosion (water vapour explosion) due to overheating. The main concern for a reactor meltdown is not the immediate destruction of everything in a certain radius but the spraying of highly radioactive materials found only in a reactor over a large radius since this radioactive waste cannot be cleaned effectively and will render the surroundings uninhabitable for decades.
What is the main use of nuclear reactor?
To produce electricity
What are the three main advantages of a fusion reactor compared to a fission reactor?
Nuclear fusion reactors do not exist yet as we don't know how to build them. All nuclear reactors are nuclear fission reactors.
What is a nuclear powerstation?
A nuclear power plant is a thermal power station. The heat source is nuclear reactor. Its main point is to produce electricity.
Do moderator in nuclear reactor slows down the neutrons emitted during fission?
Yes, it is the main moderator function in what is called "thermal nuclear reactors"
Do nuclear submarines generate nuclear power on the submarine?
Yes, nuclear submarines generate nuclear power. There is a nuclear reactor on board (hence the tern nuclear submarine) which creates steam to drive the main engines to turn the screw(s).
What are the dangers if a nuclear reactor explodes?
The main one is disbursal of its radioactive contents into the environment. The fallout from this has the potential to be much worse than the fallout from nuclear weapons, as the amount of material inside the reactor that can be disbursed is far larger than the fallout that can be generated by any nuclear weapon ever deployed.
A reactor does not produce what?
Carbon dioxide, oxides of sulfur and nitrogen, acetylene, methane, cyanides, and many more. The main concerns for a nuclear reactor are the potential for radiation leaks and the warming of adjacent waterways.
What are the five main components of a nuclear power plant?
Main parts of nuclear fussion reactor are: 1. The H2 and h3 ( the duterum and tritum atoms.) 2. The cooling rods of titanium filled with liquid nitrogen. 3. The combustion chamber 4. The reservoir of nuclear extract. 5. The feeder colums . 6. The water supply to produce steam. 7. The radiation sensor units. and lots more to be added.
What lists accurately illustrates the four main elements of the reactor core in a nuclear power plant?
Send along the lists when you get the chance, and we'll work on it.
Could the three mile island exposion have been avoided?
The main accident caused a partial core meltdown, and later, there was a small explosion due to steam pressure. Basically, operators had shut down reactor 1 for maintenance, and brought reactor 2 up to 97% power, which is HOT! A number of design and equipment faults contributed to the accident. So, yes, there were many ways to have avoided the accident, and other nuclear power plants learned much from this accident.
What prevents the escape of radiation in the event of an accident at a nuclear power plant?
The main protection, in the event of a serious leak from the primary reactor circuit, is the secondary containment structure, which you most obviously see in photos as the dome over the reactor building, but is in fact a complete barrier around the reactor.
