0
What else can I help you with?
Why is steam heated before it goes into a turbine?
Steam direct from a boiler contains microscopic droplets of liquid water. This steam must be superheated to vaporize these droplets. If this is not done the droplets will pit the turbine blades and can cause premature turbine failure. Before the development of zirconium alloy fuel pellet cladding for nuclear reactors the reactor itself could not be operated hot enough to directly superheat its steam. So early designs proposed "hybrid" reactors, using a nuclear reactor to boil the water and make steam and a fossil fuel plant to superheat the steam. But zirconium alloys were developed before any "hybrid" reactors were actually built.
What factors in society cause the emergence of science and technology?
pld
What factors cause accidents composite risk management?
According to the Army CRM (FM 5-19) there are three cause factors: -Human Error -Material Failure/Malfunction -Environmental conditions.
Can an improperly managed nuclear plant explode like a nuclear weapon?
No. A nuclear weapon requires a critical amount of highly enriched fuel to be rapidly brought together to cause a sudden explosion. Nuclear plants use low enriched fuel which could never cause a nuclear explosion, and this fuel is dispersed through the reactor in any case so it could not suddenly come together. Any nuclear plant explosions (like Chernobyl) are caused by the presence of high pressure steam and water circuits, not the fact of it being a nuclear plant, though certainly if there is an explosion of a pressure circuit and hence a loss of coolant, and disruption of the nuclear reactor, radioactivity may escape from the plant. This is the chief preoccupation of designers and operators, to keep the plant safe and prevent this ever happening.
Is it dangerous to live by a nuclear power plant?
yes, the radiations will come out of the power plant and may cause damage to your body
Do nuclear fission reactors cause air polution?
yes
What caused the nuclear reactor to begin to melt down in japan?
the cause of the melt down of the reactors in japan is the water that is needed to cool down the reactors
How does the human race utilize nuclear energy?
Basically, nuclear energy is used in two ways: * In nuclear reactors, to generate electricity. * In nuclear bombs (atom bombs) to cause destruction on a large scale.
What factors led to rise in japan?
The factors are nuclear elements if not contain will cause a meltdown
Could Japan's reactors produce a nuclear explosion?
No, the fuel used won't be weapons grade, just industrial grade. The fuel will get very hot though and could cause non nuclear explosions, which will cause radioactive dust to be released into the surroundings.
What caused the nuclear reactors to explode?
The nuclear reactors did not explode. The problem was that the cooling system failed, and they overheated. Some water got so hot that it split into hydrogen and oxygen, and the hydrogen burned in the oxygen, which cause it to "pop"
Are nuclear reactors more dangerous than any other type of energy resorce?
Nuclear reactors have the potential to cause catastrophic accidents, such as Chernobyl and Fukushima, which can have long-lasting impacts. However, when operated safely, nuclear power is a reliable and low-carbon energy source. Each type of energy resource has its own risks and benefits, and it is important to consider all factors when evaluating their safety and environmental impact.
Are nuclear reactors a cause of global warming?
No, they emit no carbon dioxide emissions (except during construction). France, for example, has decreased their CO2 emissions by 95% using nuclear. It is one of the true green energies around.
Three mile island is what?
The site of a nuclear twin reactor plant, in Pennsylvania. In 1979 one of the reactors suffered a partial fuel meltdown, which caused great concern in the nuclear industry, but in fact did not cause significant radioactivity to be released.
What are the destructive uses of nuclear fission?
Nuclear fission can be used in destructive ways, such as in atomic bombs where a chain reaction is initiated to cause a powerful explosion. Additionally, nuclear fission can be used in nuclear reactors to produce energy for electricity, but if not controlled properly, accidents like meltdowns can occur, leading to environmental and health hazards.
Why has technetium become so cheap?
Technetium has become less expensive due to advancements in nuclear technology, specifically the development of more efficient methods for producing it in nuclear reactors. Additionally, increased supply from reactors and recycling programs have helped reduce the overall cost of technetium production.
Why do nuclear reactors need sheilding?
so that the harmful radiations do not come out of the reactor and harm the living organisms including human beings. because many of the radiations can cause severe damage
