The reactor is where the reaction takes place. Nuclear reactors use nuclear fission, which breaks the nucleus of a uranium atom into smaller pieces, freeing neutrons in the process. The freed neutrons break other nuclei into smaller pieces, which free further neutrons. The movement of the neutrons generates heat.
Control rods are made of a substance, such as graphite or cadmium, that absorbs extra neutrons. Since the movement of the neutrons causes the reaction, absorbing the extra neutrons slows down the reaction.
The heat from the nuclear reaction is used to heat massive amounts of water in the steam generator. Inside the steam generator are bundles of tubes that keep the water from boiling, allowing it to superheat.
The superheated water from the steam generator turns turbines. The turbines then operate the generator, which creates the electricity.
The best-known, and most-visible, part of a nuclear power plant is the cooling tower. In the cooling tower, water is cooled down to be used again.
Yes, nuclear power plant can be shut down.
The first nuclear power plant in Pakistan, called Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP), was established in Paradise Point, Karachi in 1972.
The Obninsk Power Plant, which is located in Obninsk, Russia. It was first built in 1954.
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.
The closest nuclear power plant to Wisconsin is the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
simply, the nuclear reactor is the source of heat (or steam) for the nuclear power plant.
what is the existing of nuclear power plant?
what is negative of the nuclear power plant
The reactor coolant is used to extract heat from the nuclear fuel and hence maintains its integrity.
There is no nuclear power plant in Alaska.
Nuclear Fallout comes from a nuclear power plant.
In a nuclear power plant
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
Yes, it generally is but a nuclear plant could refer to nuclear reactors which are basically the things that produce the power. So in essence, yes, a nuclear plant is the same thing as a nuclear power station
Yes, nuclear power plant can be shut down.
Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant was created in 2014.
Mihama Nuclear Power Plant was created in 1967.