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How many fuel assemblies are in a modern reactor?
200
How many employees does it need to run a nuclear power plant?
about 10 people
What are some of the issues of nuclear power plants?
Nuclear power amounts for a somewhat large portion of our the energy that we use. However, nuclear spills can be devastating. When a nuclear power plant leaks, radioactive material is released into the environment. This material is extremely harmful to humans and can cause many health problems and cancer. Radiation is spread through the air. It can take many years for the harmful material in the environment to go away. One of the most well-known nuclear accidents was the disaster at Chernobyl. Also, the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant in Japan recently had a spill.
How long is a coal power plant last?
Because coal is the most abundant fossil fuel in the world, a coal power plant can last for many, many years to come. It is also a cheaper fuel, which makes it more reliable than petroleum or natural gas.
How many percent efficient is the nuclear power plant?
Approximately 33%, depending on the design. That's measuring from reactor thermal power to final electric power.
A large modern nuclear power plant has approximately how many fuel assemblies in its core?
A large modern nuclear power plant typically has around 200-250 fuel assemblies in its core. Each fuel assembly contains numerous fuel rods that house the uranium fuel used to generate heat for electricity production.
How many fuel assemblies in its core does a large modern nuclear power plant?
It depends on the particular design and the design objectives. One plant that I worked at had 137 control rods, each having four bundles, for a total bundle count of 548 assemblies. Each assembly had 62 fuel rods and two water rods in an 8 x 8 matrix.
How many fuel assemblies does a large modern nuclear power plant have in its core?
It varies, according to the design, but one that I am familiar with had 544 bundles, made up into about 130 some odd assemblies each comprising four bundles and one control rod. It was a 2400 MW Thermal BWR. (850 MW Electric). I would imagine that some of the newer or larger plants would have more.As an example, Millstone Unit 3 in Connecticut, a 1227 MWe PWR licensed in 1986, contains 193 fuel assemblies, each containing 264 fuel rods, each 12 feet long.As another example, Nine Mile Point Unit 2 in New York, an 1140 MWe BWR licensed in 1987, contains 764 fuel assemblies. The number of fuel rods per assembly and the length of each fuel rod is not part of the public domain.
How many fuel assemblies are in a modern reactor?
200
How many gallons of fuel does a nuclear submarine hold?
A nuclear submarine has a reactor . There is no liquid fuel at all.
How many fuel assemblies does a large modern nuclear plant have in its core?
It varies, according to the design, but one that I am familiar with had 544 bundles, made up into about 130 some odd assemblies each comprising four bundles and one control rod. It was a 2400 MW Thermal BWR. (850 MW Electric). I would imagine that some of the newer or larger plants would have more.As an example, Millstone Unit 3 in Connecticut, a 1227 MWe PWR licensed in 1986, contains 193 fuel assemblies, each containing 264 fuel rods, each 12 feet long.As another example, Nine Mile Point Unit 2 in New York, an 1140 MWe BWR licensed in 1987, contains 764 fuel assemblies. The number of fuel rods per assembly and the length of each fuel rod is not part of the public domain.
How many MW does a nuclear plant produce?
The power output of a nuclear power plant can vary, but on average, a typical nuclear power plant produces around 1,000 megawatts (MW) of electricity. This can vary depending on the size and design of the plant.
How many jobs does a nuclear power plant provide?
The number of jobs that a nuclear power plant provides on the size of the plant. It also depends on whether they enrich their own uranium or not.
How many days after the Japanese earthquake 2011 did the nuclear plant explode?
On the next day of Japanese earthquake 2011, the nuclear plant started to explode.
What the advantage of the bataan nuclear power plant?
One of the advantage of the Bataan nuclear power plant is that it only occupies a small piece of land. The Bataan nuclear power plant has also offered employment opportunities for many of the locals around.
How many tons of uranium does a power plant use?
Depends on size of course, but a typical case would be about 75 tons total, with about 25 tons being changed every two years.
How many nuclear sites in Connecticut?
None. The Connecticut Yankee nuclear power plant decommissioning was completed in 2007.
