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So far, only one reactor has successfully produced more energy than was expended, and that one is in California. But 23 countries currently have experimental reactors: USA, Canada, China, Japan, Australia, India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Pakistan, South Korea, the European Union, the Czech Republic, Spain, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Switzerland, UK, Ukraine, and Sweden.
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What are the functions of the deuterium and tritium atoms in nuclear reactors?
All current nuclear reactors are fission reactors, tritium has no function in a fission reactor, in standard water moderated reactors deuterium also has no function, in heavy water moderated reactors deuterium is the moderator. If we are ever able to make a fusion reactor, deuterium/tritium mix will be used as fuel.
What can be found on the moon that can be used for nuclear reactors?
Helium-3 can be found on the moon and has the potential to be used in nuclear fusion reactors. It is an ideal fuel source due to its abundance on the moon and its efficiency in producing energy through fusion reactions.
Where has nuclear fusion been used?
Nuclear fusion has been primarily used in research facilities and laboratories to study its potential for generating energy. It has not yet been harnessed for practical energy production on a commercial scale, although there are ongoing efforts to develop fusion reactors for this purpose.
Why do scientists want to build a nuclear fusion reactor?
The expectation is that fusion reactors will provide large amounts of energy, and that they will be relatively environmentally-friendly.
What are the main reasons why nuclear fusion have not been used in nuclear reactors?
Well, scientists have been researching fusion reactors for over 50 years, but nuclear fusion is much more difficult to achieve than nuclear fission, which is what current nuclear power technology is based on. There are many reasons for this, but while there have been tests and advancements in the field, scientists have yet to a) create a sustainable and stable nuclear fusion reaction and b) create a reaction that has a greater output than input.
Do fusion powers nuclear reactors?
No. Our reactors are fission reactors. We haven't yet mastered fusion reactors for power.
Are nuclear fusion dangerus?
Well, fusion bombs are, but fusion reactors should not be (if we can build them).
What are the three main advantages of a fusion reactor compared to a fission reactor?
Fusion reactors produce less radioactive waste compared to fission reactors. Fusion reactors use abundant sources such as deuterium and lithium for fuel, while fission reactors use limited sources like uranium. Fusion reactions release more energy per unit mass of fuel compared to fission reactions.
How are they different from regular nuclear reactors?
Please elaborate on "they" as no comparison can be given otherwise. Do you mean?: "How is nuclear fusion different from regular nuclear reactors (nuclear fission?)"
What are the functions of the deuterium and tritium atoms in nuclear reactors?
All current nuclear reactors are fission reactors, tritium has no function in a fission reactor, in standard water moderated reactors deuterium also has no function, in heavy water moderated reactors deuterium is the moderator. If we are ever able to make a fusion reactor, deuterium/tritium mix will be used as fuel.
Why is the development of nuclear fusion reactors desirable?
The development of nuclear fusion reactors is desirable because they offer a potentially limitless and clean energy source with minimal greenhouse gas emissions. Fusion reactors use isotopes of hydrogen as fuel and produce no long-lived radioactive waste, offering a safer alternative to current nuclear fission reactors. Additionally, fusion fuel sources are abundant and widely available, making fusion a promising solution for meeting global energy demands sustainably.
How many nuclear reactors does France have?
France has 56 nuclear reactors in operation. This makes France one of the countries with the highest reliance on nuclear energy in the world.
What can be found on the moon that can be used for nuclear reactors?
Helium-3 can be found on the moon and has the potential to be used in nuclear fusion reactors. It is an ideal fuel source due to its abundance on the moon and its efficiency in producing energy through fusion reactions.
How many of the countries in the world do not have nuclear power reactors?
There are currently (year 2013) 31 countries having nuclear power reactors. The rest are not having nuclear power.
What does energy includes?
Mostly power plants operating with fission reactors. Also experiments with nuclear fusion, and nuclear weapons
Which countries have nuclear waste problems?
All countries that have nuclear reactors have nuclear waste and it is always a problem, though a manageable one.
Why have no fusion reactors been built yet?
Fusion reactors have not been built yet because it is challenging to create and sustain the extreme conditions required for nuclear fusion to occur, such as high temperatures and pressures. Scientists are still working on developing the technology to make fusion reactors a viable and practical energy source.
