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1. Nuclear fission
nucleus of atom is split into parts,
produces free neutrons and
energy
Nuclear Fuel: Uranium
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U 2. Uranium-235
Uranium
Fission of U-235 splits nucleus
in two pieces
releases neutrons for chain
reaction
http://www.ecolo.org/photos/uranium/uranium-black.jpg
The steam is
The steam is used to turn the
cooled in the turbine in the
condenser to generator to
return to the produce
liquid phase. electricity
Video: How a pressurized water nuclear
reactor (pwr) works
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0VjHg0juz4
Key Components of
2. Uranium-235
1. nuclear fission
3. nuclear
reactor
4. nuclear power
plant
Nuclear Energy
Nuclear Power Production in Wisconsin
Pennsylvania, USA
The American Experience’s
Meltdown at Three Mile Island
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBNM3GLzvzo