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On a spacecraft the reactor thermal output would probably be used to make electricity directly using an array of thermocouples. It would not be using a steam/water cycle as in land based power plants. Without knowing what the system design would be, it's difficult to give a definite answer.
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Where did a nuclear reactor explode in 1986?
A nuclear reactor exploded in 1986 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine. The explosion released a large amount of radioactive material into the atmosphere, making it one of the worst nuclear disasters in history.
What powers the spacecraft?
Spacecraft are powered by various sources depending on their design and mission. Some common power sources include solar panels for electricity generation, batteries for storing energy, and propulsion systems such as chemical rockets or ion engines for thrust. Additionally, some spacecraft may use nuclear power sources like radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) for long-duration missions in deep space.
Can nuclear fuel be used for space ships?
Yes, nuclear fuel can be used for space ships to generate power for long-duration missions. Radioisotope thermoelectric generators (RTGs) and nuclear fission reactors are two types of nuclear power sources that have been used in space missions to provide electricity and heat for spacecraft and scientific instruments. However, the use of nuclear fuel in space missions presents challenges related to safety, regulations, and potential environmental impacts.
How is the sun affected by nuclear powers from earth?
The sun is not affected by the nuclear power generated on Earth. The nuclear reactions that power the sun are happening in its core, while nuclear power plants on Earth use fission reactions that do not have the ability to impact the sun's nuclear fusion process.
How powerful is a nuclear bomb compared to the sun?
The power of a nuclear bomb is a very tiny fraction of the power of the sun.
Block diagram of a nuclear power station?
The heart of a nuclear power plant is the nuclear reactor.
What is the function of a nuclear reactor of a nuclear plant?
simply, the nuclear reactor is the source of heat (or steam) for the nuclear power plant.
What is the difference between nuclear reactor and nuclearpower plant?
a nuclear reactor converts binding energy into heat. a nuclear power plant uses a nuclear reactor to generate electricity.
Is power reactor a thermal reactor?
Yes, a power reactor is a type of thermal reactor. Power reactors use nuclear fission to produce heat, which is then used to generate electricity. The heat generated in the reactor comes from the controlled chain reaction of nuclear fission, making it a thermal reactor.
What was the worst reactor accident in history?
the reactor accident at the chernobyl nuclear power plant.
How many houses could be powered with a nuclear reactor?
That depends on the power rating of the reactor.
How many watts does a nuclear reactor put out?
The power output of a nuclear reactor can vary widely, depending on the design and size of the reactor. Commercial nuclear power reactors typically have power outputs ranging from 500 megawatts (MW) to over 1,500 MW.
What is the difference between nuclear power plant and nuclear reactor?
It's really just a matter of degree, all reactors produce some power. Those used in a power plant will produce perhaps 3000 to 5000 Megawatts thermal. Low power reactors producing a few kilowatts are used for experiments, teaching in universities, and for producing radioisotopes by irradiating samples, but reactors in this sort of power level would not be harnessed to produce electricity, the heat produced if large enough would be removed and rejected to the atmosphere or to a water cooling circuit. This makes them simple to operate and to start and stop as required.
What do power plant lines do for a nuclear reactor?
lead
What are the environmental hazard of nuclear power reactor?
poda
Who invented the nuclear power reactor?
Mr. Turpin.
Where do you get nuclear energy at?
A nuclear power reactor, mainly PWR and BWR types.
