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A simplified nuclear power station consists of as follows - - A nuclear reactor - Turbines, connected to a generator - A water flow system In this simplified station, the nuclear reactor generates large amounts of heat. It does this through the process of nuclear fission, or the breaking apart of atoms to make smaller atoms and a release of energy in the form of radiation. In a typical reactor, the fuel is Uranium. Large uranium rods are brought into a material inside the reactor. This material dampens the reaction, ensuring that it doesn't become too energetic and overheat! Other rods are brought into the reactor to control the rate of the reactions - these are the control rods. When one of the atoms breaks apart, it releases lots of energy. This energy goes into breaking another couple of atoms apart. This mechanism cascades into an exponentially increasing reaction, with more and more atoms breaking apart. Without the control rods present, the heat generated would be too great for the container and the system would fail! This heat is passed into the water flow system. The heated water turns to rapidly expanding and moving steam, and this rapid movement powers the generator, which in turn generates electricity. So as you can see, the more heat the reactor is producing, the more electricity will be produced at the other end. The rods are replaced when around 3% of their uranium mass is used up. They are then melted down, refined, and used again. This process is very clean - much cleaner than a coal or gas power station! However, the waste materials are quite large, such as the depleted uranium and waste water. Nuclear power is still the power generation source of the future time though!
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What is the source of nuclear power station?
They supply the electricity companies who supply your house or business
Do nuclear power station produce co2?
No, nuclear power stations do not produce carbon dioxide (CO2) during the electricity generation process. Nuclear power generates electricity by splitting atoms in a process called nuclear fission, which does not involve the combustion of fossil fuels that produce CO2 emissions.
What are the positive things about nuclear power stations?
Nuclear Power Stations produce electricity by using nuclear energy, without burning coal, gas or oil. Therefore there is minimum effect on the environment, it is a clean supply of energy. One byproduct is hydrogen which can also be used to produce fuel cells to be used in cars. All this will greatly relieve our dependence in imported oil.
How much electricity is produced by nuclear power?
1.7% of Pakistan electricity is produced by nuclear power stations
What process releases energy in nuclear power stations?
Nuclear fission is the process that releases energy in nuclear power stations. During fission, atoms of uranium or plutonium are split, releasing a significant amount of energy in the form of heat. This heat is used to produce steam, which then drives turbines to generate electricity.
Where is nuclear How and where it is used?
Nuclear Power is used in power stations to produce electricity
What is the source of nuclear power station?
They supply the electricity companies who supply your house or business
Do nuclear power station produce co2?
No, nuclear power stations do not produce carbon dioxide (CO2) during the electricity generation process. Nuclear power generates electricity by splitting atoms in a process called nuclear fission, which does not involve the combustion of fossil fuels that produce CO2 emissions.
What do power stations use natural resources?
Power stations use natural resources such as coal, natural gas, oil, and nuclear fuel to generate electricity. These resources are burned or utilized to produce steam, which then drives turbines to generate electricity. Solar and wind power stations also use sunlight and wind as natural resources to produce electricity.
Why were power stations built?
To produce electricity
Does a nuclear power plant produces electricity?
Yes, nuclear power plants produce electric power (electricity).
Coal is used as fuel to produce what?
in power stations to produce electricity,,,
What do nuclear power stations produce very little of that are dangerous?
Nuclear waste.
What do you know about power stations what are they and why are they needed?
Power stations produce electricity, and we need them because electricity is essential to our modern way of life
Uses of nuclear power?
To produce electricity
What are the positive things about nuclear power stations?
Nuclear Power Stations produce electricity by using nuclear energy, without burning coal, gas or oil. Therefore there is minimum effect on the environment, it is a clean supply of energy. One byproduct is hydrogen which can also be used to produce fuel cells to be used in cars. All this will greatly relieve our dependence in imported oil.
What is a radioactive element often used in nuclear power stations means?
Uranium is a radioactive element commonly used in nuclear power stations. It undergoes nuclear reactions to produce heat, which is then used to generate electricity.
