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Nuclear Power plants use refined uranium or plutonium. Both of these elements are extremely radioactive and unstable. In order to control the explosive reaction (Google atomic bombs), they use control rods in the process to slow the reaction rate, keeping it under control. These control rods, along with all clothing, tools, and other items taken into the reaction chamber become nuclear waste. This is one cause for debate against nuclear energy as there are no means of destroying/disposing of these waste products. But that is a different debate.
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What is the source of nuclear power station?
They supply the electricity companies who supply your house or business
What do nuclear power stations use for fuel?
Nuclear power stations use uranium as fuel, specifically in the form of enriched uranium-235. The fission of uranium atoms in a controlled chain reaction generates heat, which is used to produce steam that drives turbines to generate electricity.
What runs on nuclear energy?
Nuclear energy is typically used to generate electricity through nuclear power plants. Ships and submarines also use nuclear energy to power their propulsion systems. Additionally, some research facilities and spacecraft are powered by nuclear energy sources.
What is the payback time of nuclear power stations?
The payback time for nuclear power stations varies depending on factors such as construction costs, operating expenses, and maintenance costs. Generally, it can range from 10 to 20 years. However, nuclear power stations have a long operational lifespan, so they can generate electricity for many years once the initial investment is recouped.
What material does a nuclear power station use for energy?
Most nuclear power stations use uranium enriched to 3% uranium-235 isotope. The nuclear power stations in France include some reprocessed plutonium mixed with the enriched uranium. A small number of nuclear power stations were designed with fast neutron breeder reactors and used uranium enriched to as much as 93.7% uranium-235 isotope. As more of the uranium-238 (or thorium-232) in the breeding blanket was transmuted to fissionable plutonium (or uranium) isotopes, the breeding blanket material would be reprocessed and these fissionable isotopes would be used to replace the original spent uranium. But only a small number of such nuclear power stations were built and the system for reprocessing of the breeding blanket material was not set up.
What is the metal that nuclear power stations use?
Uranium
Research how wide spread the use of nuclear power stations is world wide Include which major countries use nuclear power and approximately what percentage of their power stations are nuclear?
See www.world-nuclear.org and do your own research
When was Sizewell nuclear power stations created?
Sizewell nuclear power stations was created in 1995.
How many cities are having nuclear power stations in India?
India has 19 nuclear power stations all together.
What are the three main power stations?
The three main types of power stations are thermal power stations, hydroelectric power stations, and nuclear power stations. Thermal power stations generate electricity by burning fossil fuels, while hydroelectric power stations harness the energy of flowing water. Nuclear power stations utilize nuclear fission to produce heat, which is then converted into electricity. Each type has its own advantages and environmental considerations.
Where is nuclear How and where it is used?
Nuclear Power is used in power stations to produce electricity
What is nuclear power use for?
It is used for electricity in nuclear power plants == == Nuclear power is used to heat steam which then turns turbines, which generate electricity in nuclear power stations and also to provide propulsion and power on board nuclear submarines.
What waste is produced from nuclear power stations?
nuclear waste
Are nuclear power stations more efficient than coal power stations?
Yes, nuclear power stations are generally more efficient than coal power stations, as they can generate more electricity with the same amount of fuel. Nuclear power produces less waste and greenhouse gas emissions compared to coal power.
What are the two nuclear power stations in Pakistan?
The Chashma Nuclear Power Complex and Karachi Nuclear Power Plant are in Pakistan.
What type of power stations do not use chemical energy?
Fossil-fuel power stations, hydroelectric power stations and nuclear power stations.
What do nuclear power stations use as fuel?
Predominantly enriched uranium, but some reactors can use natural uranium.
