NUCLEAR POWER PLANTS

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 We will examine how a power plant work
and how obtain electrical energy by
using this method.additionally We'll
explain nuclear fission and give you a
general view for nuclear power plants

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 To understand the basics of nuclear power
production, it is necessary to understand the
characteristics of atoms.
Atoms, the fundamental components of all matter,
are composed of three primary particles: protons,
neutrons, and electrons. Protons and neutrons
comprise the center, or nucleus. The protons and
neutrons are held together by a powerful force
called nuclear energy.

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 Resim(proton)

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 When a neutron strikes a uranium-235
atom, its nucleus becomes unstable. The
atom then splits into two smaller atoms
(fission products), releases two or three
neutrons, and releases energy in the form
of heat. The "free" neutrons released can
strike other uranium-235 atoms, causing
them to fission, and this process, or chain
reaction, will continue as long as there are
uranium-235 atoms available.

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 Uranium atom

neutron

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 The uranium is formed into ceramic
pellets(rods). These pellets are inserted
into long, vertical tubes within the
reactor.and these pellets are consumed
due to fission reaction.

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 In fact, power plants that
generate electricity from
nuclear energy are not so very
different from other kinds of
power plants. Water is
converted to steam via heat.
And steam blows the blades
of a turbine which spins the
shaft of the generator.
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 Nuclear plants don't pollute the air with
sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, dust or
greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.
Nuclear plants emit radiation just same
amount of fossil-fuel plants, so they
don’t effect the natural life around them.

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 Nuclear Wastes

Nuclear wastes always release

radiation which isch is mortal for
people. By the year 2000, nuclear
plants will have produced a total of
about 40,000 tons of waste fuel
since 1951.

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 Deposition of wastes are very important.
They must be placed deep underground where
geological activities are stable.then the
depositories are always checked with sensors.
because when they have contact with the air or
mix the drinking water, it would be a disaster.
Secondly, a multi-barrier approach can be used
to ensure that none of the radioactivity escapes

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