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NUCLEAR BASICS
Outline History of Nuclear Energy The Nuclear Debate Glossary
FACTS AND FIGURES
World Nuclear Power Reactors 2008-09 and Uranium Requirements Nuclear share figures, 1998-2008 - May 2009 Uranium production figures, 1998-2008 - June 2009
COUNTRY AND REGIONAL BRIEFINGS
Uranium in Africa Nuclear Power in Argentina Nuclear Power in Armenia Australia's Uranium Nuclear Energy Prospects in Australia Nuclear Power in Belgium Nuclear Power in Brazil Nuclear Power in Bulgaria California's Electricity Nuclear Power in Canada Nuclear Power in Canada Appendix 1: Ontario Energy Policy Nuclear Power in Canada Appendix 2: Alberta Tar Sands Uranium in Canada Uranium in Canada Appendix 1: Brief History of Uranium Mining in Canada Uranium in Central Asia Nuclear Power in China Nuclear Power in China Appendix 1: Government Structure and Ownership China's Nuclear Fuel Cycle Nuclear Power in Czech Republic Nuclear Energy in Denmark Nuclear Power in Finland Nuclear Power in France Nuclear Power in Germany Nuclear Power in Hungary Nuclear Power in India Nuclear Energy in Iran Nuclear Power in Italy Nuclear Power in Japan Uranium and Nuclear Power in Kazakhstan Nuclear Power in Korea Nuclear Power in Lithuania Nuclear Power in Mexico Uranium in Namibia Nuclear Energy Prospects in New Zealand Nuclear Power in the Netherlands Uranium in Niger Nuclear Power in Pakistan Nuclear Power in Romania Nuclear Power in Russia Nuclear Power in Slovakia Nuclear Power in Slovenia Nuclear Power in South Africa Nuclear Power in Spain Nuclear Power in Sweden Nuclear Power in Sweden Appendix 1: Barsebäck Closure Nuclear Power in Switzerland Nuclear Power in Taiwan Nuclear Power in the United Kingdom Nuclear Power in Ukraine Nuclear Power in United Arab Emirates Nuclear Power in the USA Nuclear Power in the USA Appendix 1: US Operating Nuclear Reactors Nuclear Power in the USA Appendix 2 Power Plant Purchases: Nuclear Power in the USA Appendix 3: COL Applications US Nuclear Fuel Cycle US Nuclear Fuel Cycle Appendix 1: US Uranium Mining and Exploration US Nuclear Power Policy Emerging Nuclear Energy Countries
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β 14y agoSeveral countries operate commercial nuclear reactors, including the United States, France, China, Russia, Japan, South Korea, and Canada. Each country has its own regulatory body overseeing the operation of these reactors to ensure safety and compliance with international standards.
There were 104 commercial nuclear power plants operating in the United States as of 2009.
Nuclear reactors typically operate at high temperatures, around 500-600 degrees Celsius (932-1112 degrees Fahrenheit) to ensure that the nuclear fuel undergoes fission and produces heat for generating electricity. The core temperature needs to be carefully controlled to prevent overheating and maintain safe operation of the reactor.
Yes, nuclear power plants are legal in the United States. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulates nuclear power plants to ensure they operate safely and securely. There are currently over 90 commercial nuclear power reactors operating in the US.
Nuclear energy is typically provided by government-controlled entities or private companies that own and operate nuclear power plants. These entities produce electricity by using nuclear reactions to generate heat, which then drives turbines connected to generators. Examples include companies like Exelon, EDF, and Tokyo Electric Power Company.
The lifespan of a nuclear reactor can vary depending on factors such as maintenance, regulatory approvals, and upgrades. Typically, commercial nuclear reactors are designed to operate for 40-60 years, with some being granted license extensions to continue operating beyond their initial design life. After this period, decisions must be made about either decommissioning the reactor or investing in further upgrades to extend its operation.
There were 104 commercial nuclear power plants operating in the United States as of 2009.
Nuclear fission is the working principle under which the nuclear reactors operate.
No, moderation of neutrons is not always used to slow nuclear fission. In some types of nuclear reactors, such as fast breeder reactors, fast neutrons are intentionally not moderated to slow down the fission process. These reactors operate using fast neutrons to sustain a chain reaction. However, in most commercial nuclear reactors, moderation of neutrons is employed to slow down the fission process and maintain a controlled chain reaction.
Nuclear reactors typically operate at high temperatures, around 500-600 degrees Celsius (932-1112 degrees Fahrenheit) to ensure that the nuclear fuel undergoes fission and produces heat for generating electricity. The core temperature needs to be carefully controlled to prevent overheating and maintain safe operation of the reactor.
There are fission and fusion reactors. However, at present (2016) there is no commercial fusion reactor which can produce more energy than is required to operate it.
Yes, nuclear power plants are legal in the United States. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulates nuclear power plants to ensure they operate safely and securely. There are currently over 90 commercial nuclear power reactors operating in the US.
Nuclear energy is typically provided by government-controlled entities or private companies that own and operate nuclear power plants. These entities produce electricity by using nuclear reactions to generate heat, which then drives turbines connected to generators. Examples include companies like Exelon, EDF, and Tokyo Electric Power Company.
Fission (atom splitting) nuclear reactors are used on ships, on land, and in space satellites, because they provide a lot of continuous energy for a very long time, from a small amount of material. A pound of fissionable material will last much long than tons of coal, or gallons of oil. Except for a few minutes, Fusion (the joining of atoms) does not work unless in a star or an atomic bomb.
Most artificial satellites are carried to the orbit multistage rockets or space shuttles. They get energy from the sun and also have nuclear reactors. How they operate depends on what they are designed to do.
The lifespan of a nuclear reactor can vary depending on factors such as maintenance, regulatory approvals, and upgrades. Typically, commercial nuclear reactors are designed to operate for 40-60 years, with some being granted license extensions to continue operating beyond their initial design life. After this period, decisions must be made about either decommissioning the reactor or investing in further upgrades to extend its operation.
Nuclear reactors provide a reliable source of energy without greenhouse gas emissions, but they produce nuclear waste that requires safe disposal. Breeder reactors can produce more fuel than they consume and reduce nuclear waste, but they are more complex and expensive to build and operate, and have proliferation risks.
Thirty countries of the world currently operate nuclear power stations.See the related Wikipedia link listed below for more information: