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What is the nuclear reactor of a power plant?
The nuclear reactor of a nuclear power plant is usually considered to be the core and the pressure vessel in which it is encased. The control rods, which are in the core (and pulled some or all of the way out to run the reactor) have their associated rod drive motors on top of the pressure vessel. Instrumentation ports are up there, too. All of these things are generally considered to be the "nuclear reactor" portion of the primary system in the plant. A link is provided to a picture posted at Wikipedia. It has a portion of it colored to show the reactor core, but the pressure vessel is "cut away" to view the core. The control rods (#1 in the drawing) are shown as being on top. That's incorrect. The rod drive motors and control rod lead ("leed" and not "led") screws are up there. (The lead screws connect the control rods, which are down in among the fuel bundles, to the rod drive motors, which are up on top of the pressure vessel's cap.) The rods belong in the core, or in the area above the core when they are pulled out. The whole thing, the core, the vessel, and the rod drive motors as well as the instrumentation on top are considered to be the "nuclear reactor" in a power plant. If asked to identify the picture, the most correct response is probably, "It's a cut-away drawing of a nuclear reactor." That means everything in the picture is part of the nuclear reactor.
A boiling water nuclear reactor delivers what to the turbine blades?
A boiling water nuclear reactor delivers steam to the turbine blades. The heated water in the reactor boils and produces steam, which is then used to drive the turbine blades and generate electricity.
Is it possible to stop a fission reaction at a nuclear power plant?
Yes, it is possible to stop a fission reaction at a nuclear power plant by inserting control rods into the reactor core. These control rods absorb the excess neutrons that drive the chain reaction, effectively slowing down and ultimately stopping the fission process.
How do nuclear subs derive their power?
Nuclear submarines derive their power from a nuclear reactor that generates steam to drive turbines, which in turn propel the submarine. The nuclear reactor uses enriched uranium fuel to sustain a controlled nuclear reaction, providing continuous power without the need for refueling for extended periods underwater.
How is energy released in the reactor made to drive a turbine?
In a nuclear reactor, energy is released through a process of nuclear fission. This produces heat that is used to boil water and produce steam, which then drives a turbine connected to a generator. As the turbine spins, it generates electricity.
What are the six main parts of the nuclear reactor?
For a PWR, how about: Pressure Vessel, Closure Head Assembly, Core Support, Inlet/Outlet Nozzles, Fuel assemblies, Control Rods and Drive Mechanisms
How is the energy of a nuclear reactor converted to electricity?
the nuclear reactor makes steam wich drives turbines wich drive generators that make the electricity
What is the nuclear reactor of a power plant?
The nuclear reactor of a nuclear power plant is usually considered to be the core and the pressure vessel in which it is encased. The control rods, which are in the core (and pulled some or all of the way out to run the reactor) have their associated rod drive motors on top of the pressure vessel. Instrumentation ports are up there, too. All of these things are generally considered to be the "nuclear reactor" portion of the primary system in the plant. A link is provided to a picture posted at Wikipedia. It has a portion of it colored to show the reactor core, but the pressure vessel is "cut away" to view the core. The control rods (#1 in the drawing) are shown as being on top. That's incorrect. The rod drive motors and control rod lead ("leed" and not "led") screws are up there. (The lead screws connect the control rods, which are down in among the fuel bundles, to the rod drive motors, which are up on top of the pressure vessel's cap.) The rods belong in the core, or in the area above the core when they are pulled out. The whole thing, the core, the vessel, and the rod drive motors as well as the instrumentation on top are considered to be the "nuclear reactor" in a power plant. If asked to identify the picture, the most correct response is probably, "It's a cut-away drawing of a nuclear reactor." That means everything in the picture is part of the nuclear reactor.
How do you get energy from nuclear?
The nuclear reactor heats water into steam which is used to drive a turbine which turns a generator.
A boiling water nuclear reactor delivers what to the turbine blades?
A boiling water nuclear reactor delivers steam to the turbine blades. The heated water in the reactor boils and produces steam, which is then used to drive the turbine blades and generate electricity.
Is it possible to stop a fission reaction at a nuclear power plant?
Yes, it is possible to stop a fission reaction at a nuclear power plant by inserting control rods into the reactor core. These control rods absorb the excess neutrons that drive the chain reaction, effectively slowing down and ultimately stopping the fission process.
Is an example of nuclear fission?
An example of nuclear fission might be a nuclear weapon. In this device, sub-critical masses of fissionable material are driven together by conventional explosives. This "assembles" a critical mass, and a chain reaction will follow. That is a nuclear fission chain reaction. In another example, a nuclear reactor has its control rods pulled and achieves criticality. It is brought to operating temperature and generates heat to make steam and drive turbines. The reactor operates on the principle of nuclear fission.
What caused the 2 shut downs of nuclear power plants in Japan?
The earthquake, I'm not sure exactly what instruments but I guess accelerometers connected to the reactor safety circuits that automatically drive in the control rods
How does a nuclear sub marine convert its fuel into motion?
A small scale version of a nuclear power plant-thermal energy from the nuclear reactor is used to raise steam to drive turbines
Do nuclear submarines generate nuclear power on the submarine?
Yes, nuclear submarines generate nuclear power. There is a nuclear reactor on board (hence the tern nuclear submarine) which creates steam to drive the main engines to turn the screw(s).
How do nuclear subs derive their power?
Nuclear submarines derive their power from a nuclear reactor that generates steam to drive turbines, which in turn propel the submarine. The nuclear reactor uses enriched uranium fuel to sustain a controlled nuclear reaction, providing continuous power without the need for refueling for extended periods underwater.
How is energy released in the reactor made to drive a turbine?
In a nuclear reactor, energy is released through a process of nuclear fission. This produces heat that is used to boil water and produce steam, which then drives a turbine connected to a generator. As the turbine spins, it generates electricity.
