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Nuclear submarines generate their own breathable air primarily through a process called electrolysis, which splits water into hydrogen and oxygen. The oxygen produced is then pumped into the submarine's atmosphere for the crew to breathe. Additionally, these submarines can also use chemical oxygen generators, which release oxygen through a chemical reaction when needed. This allows them to remain submerged for extended periods without needing to surface for air.
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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.
Which country has the most nuclear submarines?
USA has the most nuclear submarines
Were most of the submarines in the Falklands War nuclear powered?
Argentina had diesel-electric submarines while the British had nuclear-powered submarines.
Did any nuclear submarines sink?
A number of nuclear submarines sank, and the circumstances vary from accident to accident. Wikipedia has a list, and by going there and entering "List of sunken nuclear submarines" you can review that list.
How can nuclear submarines travel underwater?
Just like diesel submarines travel underwater, but for much longer periods as the nuclear engine does not consume the oxygen in the air. The older diesel submarines were limited to running on batteries or using a schnorkel to get air for the engines when underwater, so usually they traveled on the surface like regular ships only submerging to prepare for an attack with torpedoes on passing enemy ships. The nuclear submarines can practically travel underwater forever, until they need to be resupplied with food for the crew.
Which countries have nuclear submarines?
The US, Russia, Great Britain, France, China and (recently) India have nuclear submarines.
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).
Why did The Wright Brothers make aircraft?
They made aircraft because nuclear submarines had not yet been invented.
The worlds deepest and most silent nuclear submarine was built by whom?
As regards military submarines meant as warships, the Russians built the submarines with the deepest diving capability, but U.S. submarines generally make less noise.
What is todays submarines powered by?
Nuclear Energy
How many nuclear submarines china have?
The PLA navy has more than 225,000 personnel and is thought to have as many as 70 submarines, 10 of them nuclear-powered
Do submarines need gas?
No - all submarines, be it nuclear or diesel-electric, use diesel fuel, either for primary engines (DE) or backup generator (nuclear).
