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- A diagram of a fission reaction
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.
What else can I help you with?
Can you shut down a nuclear power plant?
Yes, nuclear power plant can be shut down.
When and where the first nuclear power plant established in Pakistan?
The first nuclear power plant in Pakistan, called Karachi Nuclear Power Plant (KANUPP), was established in Paradise Point, Karachi in 1972.
What is the oldest nuclear power plant in the world?
The Obninsk Power Plant, which is located in Obninsk, Russia. It was first built in 1954.
How many MW does a nuclear plant produce?
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.
How close is the closest nuclear power plant to Wisconsin?
The closest nuclear power plant to Wisconsin is the Point Beach Nuclear Plant in Two Rivers, Wisconsin.
What is the function of a nuclear reactor of a nuclear plant?
simply, the nuclear reactor is the source of heat (or steam) for the nuclear power plant.
Existing nuclear power plant?
what is the existing of nuclear power plant?
What is the positive of nuclear power plant?
what is negative of the nuclear power plant
What is the function of coolant in nuclear power plant?
The reactor coolant is used to extract heat from the nuclear fuel and hence maintains its integrity.
Where is the Nuclear Fission Power plant in Alaska?
There is no nuclear power plant in Alaska.
What kind of fallout will we see from a nuclear power plant?
Nuclear Fallout comes from a nuclear power plant.
Where is the method of producing electricity from a nuclear power plant used?
In a nuclear power plant
What is the name of the nuclear power plant that expoded in 1986?
Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant.
Is a nuclear power plant same as nuclear power station?
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
Can you shut down a nuclear power plant?
Yes, nuclear power plant can be shut down.
When was Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant created?
Changjiang Nuclear Power Plant was created in 2014.
When was Mihama Nuclear Power Plant created?
Mihama Nuclear Power Plant was created in 1967.
