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The Evolution and Future of Nuclear Energy: Prospects and Challenges

This presentation explores the history, technology, and future of nuclear energy, beginning with the discovery of nuclear fission in the 1930s and the development of the first nuclear reactor in the 1950s. It covers how nuclear reactors operate, the rise of nuclear power in the U.S., its advantages, and the challenges it faces, such as economic issues, foreign dependency, and environmental hazards. The discussion includes recent trends, legislative efforts to enhance nuclear energy financing, and predictions about the shift towards renewable energies.

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The Evolution and Future of Nuclear Energy: Prospects and Challenges

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  1. Nuclear Energy Presented By: Cameron Kane, Erin Falk, and Morgan Stewart

  2. Introduction • 1930’s – Nuclear Fission Discovered • 1950’s – USSR Develops 1st Nuclear Reactor Is it a solution to energy problems?

  3. Nuclear Fission

  4. How Nuclear Reactors Work • Uranium-235 • Steam turns turbines to generate electricity • 2 Types of reactors in the U.S. • Boiling water reactor • Pressurized Water Reactor

  5. Rise of Nuclear Power in the U.S. • 4 Main Phases • Research and Development • Declining Popularity • The Rise of Electricity Competition • The Nuclear Revival

  6. Nuclear Power in the U.S. • Prediction: Nuclear power responsible for most/all electricity in the U.S. • Today: 19.3% of electricity in the U.S. • Initiatives

  7. Nuclear Power Around the World • 2012: 13.5% of World’s energy • Over 430 commercial reactors in 31 countries • Total Capacity: 372,000 Megawatt

  8. Advantages of Nuclear Power • Cleaner Energy • Clean Drinking Water • Less Land Use • Nuclear Energy vs. Fossil Fuels and Coal

  9. Disadvantages of Nuclear Power • Economic Problems • Foreign Dependency • Cost • Environmental Hazards • Radiation Leaks and Exposure • 3 Mile Island • Chernobyl • Fukushima

  10. Policies to Correct Inefficiencies • Inefficiencies of nuclear energy • 2006 – South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee pass legislation to make financing new plants easier

  11. Future Projections of Nuclear Power • U.S. shift from nuclear to renewable energy • Decreased investment from bad reputation • Fossil fuel energy remains cheaper • Prediction: Nuclear power will be phased out as cheaper and safer energy options continue to be discovered

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