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depends on type, size, and power of reactor. Also depends on thermal conductivity and heat capacity of coolant.
Some small research reactors need no coolant at all as they operate at such low power they can eliminate all their heat by direct radiation and/or air convection. The first reactor CP-1 operated this way, the highest thermal power it was operated at was about one half watt. It never even got measurably warmer than room temperature before the experiment was over and it was shut down.
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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.
Can a nuclear reactor make more fuel than it uses?
Yes, a type of fast neutron (without a moderator) reactor called a breeder reactor can make plutonium fuel much faster than it consumes uranium fuel. If fueled with plutonium fuel instead of uranium fuel, it also makes more plutonium fuel than it consumes.But all other reactor types are unable to do this (even though they all make some plutonium during operation).Note: a slight variant of a breeder reactor sometimes called a burner reactor is designed to rapidly fission all actinides (elements from actinium up through all transuranics) to eliminate long lived isotopes from nuclear waste.
How much finished plutonium has been produced in the US?
As of 2020, the U.S. has produced approximately 100 metric tons of plutonium that has been separated from spent nuclear fuel. This plutonium is primarily used in nuclear weapons and reactor fuel.
How efficient is uranium?
Uranium is an efficient fuel for nuclear power generation because its energy density is much higher than that of fossil fuels like coal or oil. In a nuclear reactor, a small amount of uranium can produce a large amount of energy through the process of nuclear fission, making it a highly efficient fuel source.
What is the activity of the fission products of a nuclear reactor?
It's a complicated story, there are many different elements in the fission products, and they have widely different half lives and radioactive characteristics. Some decay quickly and turn into other isotopes which may have much longer half lives. I recommend you read the first part of the linked article, if you want to go further there is much more detail available in the rest of the article. Note that nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons produce differing actual quantities and types of fission products because in the reactor they are retained in the spent fuel whereas in a nuclear explosion they are scattered widely and so have a more immediate effect.
How much coolant is used in a nuclear power reactor?
The amount of coolant used in a nuclear power reactor can vary depending on the design of the reactor. Generally, a nuclear power reactor may use thousands to millions of gallons of water or a different coolant material to remove heat generated during the nuclear fission process. The coolant circulates through the reactor core to transfer heat and help regulate the temperature of the reactor.
Why coolants are used in nuclear power stations and how much coolant is needed?
coolant is used to keep the reactor cool and prevent it from melting down. The amount of cooling that is required really depends on the the amount of heat being put into the coolant.
How much coolant is needed in an average nuclear power station?
Depends on the amount of fuel remaining. Usually at 78% and at 780 Degrees, A Reactor requires 480 Kilo Litres of Coolant [Water] per Day.
How much coolant aka water is needed for a nuclear power station?
It depends on how much it needs to be cooled down, or transferred. The more heat there is the more coolant (water) is needed.
How much coolant is needed in a nuclear power station?
loads and loads and loads and loads
How much plutonium is needed to run a reactor?
The amount of plutonium needed to run a reactor depends on the specific reactor design and size. Typically, a few kilograms to several hundred kilograms of plutonium may be required for a nuclear reactor. The concentration and purity of the plutonium play a significant role in determining the exact amount needed.
How much uranium produces nuclear power?
A typical nuclear power plant requires approximately 27 metric tons of uranium fuel per year to produce electricity. This amount can vary depending on the specific reactor design and fuel cycle used. The energy produced from uranium in a nuclear reactor is much more concentrated than energy from other traditional sources like coal or natural gas.
How much nuclear reactor did India have?
India have 20 nuclear reactors & 5 is in under development ....!!!!
Can you make a real ark reactor?
An Ark reactor as currently describe in comic is very much like a Nuclear Fuel Cell. Possibly convert energy from Nuclear reaction to power. Possibly a plasma nuclear fusion reactor. I believe in the future it could be made. See the link and compare the similarity of fusion reactor and Ark reactor.
How does one use a breeder reactor?
It would be used as a more efficient version of a Nuclear Reactor. While a regular nuclear reactor requires almost a factor of 100 greater in fuel amounts, a Breeder reactor uses much less and produces less waste.
How much power does a nuclear plant produce?
Up to 1500MWe per reactor
Why is sodium used as a coolant for nuclear reactors?
Sodium is generally used in a type of reactor called a fast reactor, which relies on fast moving neutrons to operate Water cannot be used as a coolant because it slows the neutrons in the reactor too much, whereas sodium does not. As well, because sodium boils at such a hot temperature it does not require a pressurized cooling system unlike water cooling systems.However, unless required, most reactors will not use sodium as a coolant because it is a very reactive element, and as a result special safety measures in construction and operation must be observed.
