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What type of reactor produces more radioactive fuel enough to fuel an additional reactor about every 7-10 years?
This would be a breeder reactor, specifically a fast breeder, which means one that operates with a fast neutron spectrum, ie not a moderated reactor. This breeds fissile fuel from non-fissile U-238. Prototypes have been built and operated but are not commercially viable at the present time as it is easier and cheaper to obtain new fuel from the normal mining-refining-enrichment route.
How can nuclear reactors be dangerous?
The purpose of a nuclear reactor is to create and sustain a fission chain reaction in order to produce heat to make steam to drive turbines and produce electrical power (extremely simplified explanation). A fission chain reaction is the interaction of neutrons with fissile materials (elements that can be fissioned). Some enriched fuel (such as uranium-238) is introduced into the reactor core. It produces neutrons as radiation. If more fissile material is present ("fuel" such as uranium-235), that interaction repeats to make more neutrons, and so on. A nuclear reactor is designed to sustain a fission chain reaction and control the rate at which that reaction occurs. The nuclear core of a reactor, where the nuclear fuel is, needs to be shielded so that the radiation and any radioactive components inside do not escape into the general environment. The primary radiation type inside the core is neutron radiation. One of the best shields for neutron radiation is a hydrogen-dense substance, thus pure water is often used. Water, if circulated in a heat sink system, also serves as a heat-removal method (cooling system). The enclosure for the core and the water pool is a containment vessel made out of something that is airtight and which shields against other kinds of direct radiation. Steel is a common material, perhaps supplemented by concrete and other reinforcement to guard against being damaged by an earthquake, explosion, or an airplane impact (for example). There is usually an outer containment building that encloses the reactor containment vessel itself. This is a sort of "second line of defense" in case the reactor is breached. Containment buildings are designed to withstand extremely high internal pressures (such as superheated steam) and forces of almost any direction and realistic magnitude. The specific shape of buildings at a nuclear plant are part of their function. The concave towers that are so symbolic of nuclear power are a common design for cooling towers (and not the reactor core itself). Domes are a common shape for reactor containment buildings for a variety of reasons that have mostly to do with encouraging steam condensation.
What is a control switch?
a control switch is a sort of remote controlled relay attached to home appliances which consumes more power.
How much fuel does a eighty kva diesel generator consume per hour for no load?
An 80 kVA diesel generator typically consumes around 1 to 2 liters of fuel per hour when running under no load. This consumption can vary based on factors such as the generator's efficiency, maintenance condition, and specific model. However, it's important to note that fuel consumption is generally higher under load conditions. Always refer to the manufacturer's specifications for more accurate figures.
What is hydraulic efficiency?
Hydraulic efficiency is the rate at which a hydraulic consumes gases and liquids to find different ways to make our lifestyles more efficient.
Which Fuel is used in Fast Breeder Reactor?
Fast Breeder Reactors typically use a combination of plutonium-239 and uranium-238 as fuel. This type of reactor produces more fissile material than it consumes, making it an efficient way to generate nuclear power.
What is a type of reactor that produces electricity but in doing so creates new nuclear fuel?
A breeder reactor is a type of reactor that produces electricity while also creating new nuclear fuel. It achieves this by converting non-fissile isotopes into fissile fuel as it operates, effectively "breeding" its own fuel.
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.
Why would a fusion reactor that needs more energy than it produces not be much use?
A fusion reactor that needs more energy than it produces would not be economically viable or practical for power generation. The purpose of building a fusion reactor is to generate more energy than it consumes, in order to provide a sustainable and efficient source of power. If it cannot achieve this goal, it defeats the purpose of investing in fusion energy technology.
What are feeder reactors?
Probable you think to a breeder reactor; this type of nuclear reactor produce more fissile material than it consumes.
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.
Is plutonium reusable?
Directly, no. Once fissioned the plutonium is gone (it has transformed to other lighter elements). However indirectly using a breeder reactor, yes. A plutonium fueled breeder reactor with a uranium breeding blanket will produce more plutonium (from uranium-238) than it consumes. This breeder reactor can at the same time be generating electricity like any other power reactor.
Location of prototype fast breeder reactor?
The advantage is mainly that more active fuel can be created than is used, so getting 'something for nothing'. However experimental reactors such as the sodium cooled fast reactor at Dounreay in Scotland have proved very difficult in practice, with material problems, and as far as I know such experiments are in abeyance at the moment.
What type of reactor produces more radioactive fuel enough to fuel an additional reactor about every 7-10 years?
This would be a breeder reactor, specifically a fast breeder, which means one that operates with a fast neutron spectrum, ie not a moderated reactor. This breeds fissile fuel from non-fissile U-238. Prototypes have been built and operated but are not commercially viable at the present time as it is easier and cheaper to obtain new fuel from the normal mining-refining-enrichment route.
What country consumes more oil or petroleum than it produces?
Unites States
Why is petrol a better fuel then wax?
the fuel produces has higher ignition temperature and produces more heat
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.
