Nuclear Power &

Power Plants

By: L VMVND

What is Nuclear Power?

• is the product when you use a controlled nuclear reaction•is made using Uranium• it produces huge amounts of energy from small amounts of fuel• it produces around 11% of the world's energy needs

Video On How Power Plants Work

Facts About Nuclear Power

•The United States is the world’s largest user of nuclear power. •It has 104 nuclear power plants in 31 states. •They are powered by 30 different companies. • In 2009 these plants achieved a capacity factor of 91.1%, generating 799 billion kWh (kilowatt hour) and accounting for 20% of total electricity generated.• In 2010, 807 billion kWh was generated by nuclear plant.

Advantages of Nuclear Power• it’s inexpensive • doesn’t contribute to the greenhouse effect b/c it doesn’t produce smoke • produces a lot of energy from small amounts of fuel • produces small amounts of waste • very reliable

Disadvantages of Nuclear Power• it is very dangerous • has to be sealed up and buried so that the radioactive decay can die away • a lot of money has to be spent on safety • it is not a renewable resource

Main Parts of a Nuclear Power Plant

• nuclear fission (releasing heat)• heat water to make steam • steam turns turbines (boat propellers) • turbines turn generators• electrical power.

Video on How a Nuclear Power Plant Works

Advantages & Disadvantages Of Nuclear Power Plants•efficient •reliable•don’t release carbon emissions

•radioactive waste is produced•very high costs •greater responsibility of terrorist attacks

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