Nuclear energy is released from the nucleus of an atom. Nuclear power is generated from the split of uranium atoms. Today, this power is required primarily for the production of hygienic electricity, a great advantage in these times of anxiety over green house gas emissions.
In a nuclear reactor Uranium fuel is accumulated in such a way that a controlled fission chain reaction (neutrons are released, manufacturing fission in other atoms) can be reached. This reaction produces heat which is used to boil water, thus creating steam that forces turbine generators and produces electricity. Processed or enriched uranium is used to produce the fuel rods.
In a nuclear reactor Uranium fuel is accumulated in such a way that a controlled fission chain reaction (neutrons are released, manufacturing fission in other atoms) can be reached. This reaction produces heat which is used to boil water, thus creating steam that forces turbine generators and produces electricity. Processed or enriched uranium is used to produce the fuel rods.
It is most efficient in large scale, for a constant or ‘base load’ - generation of electricity. The main fuel for base-load generation is coal, which generates around 24 million Joules of energy per kg – when compared to the 500,000 million Joules of energy per kg produced by uranium. In addition, the uranium atoms replaces the burning of coals or gas, reducing green house gas pollutants. Other conservational options, such as wind, solar energy and other technologies have other challenges to their consistency such as dependence on weather conditions.
Through nuclear power a distinctive 1000 MW reactor can provide sufficient electricity for a modern city of up to one million people.
Through nuclear power a distinctive 1000 MW reactor can provide sufficient electricity for a modern city of up to one million people.
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