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How Nuclear Power Works

This comprehensive overview explains the science behind nuclear power, detailing how fission in the nucleus of atoms generates heat, which boils water to produce steam for electricity. It discusses the advantages of nuclear energy, such as lower pollution and high energy output, alongside its drawbacks, including nuclear waste and safety concerns highlighted by historical events like the Chernobyl disaster. Learn about reactor designs and the industry's current technologies. Explore reliable sources for further information and insights into the future of nuclear power.

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How Nuclear Power Works

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  1. How Nuclear Power Works Alyssa Arena N00831253@unf.edu Emily Ferro N00820450@unf.edu Natalia Posada N00843240@unf.edu Do You Ever Wonder- IDS 1999 September 28, 2012

  2. What it is? • Stored in Nucleus of Atoms • Sustained Fission • Heat • Electricity

  3. How it Creates Energy Fission Heats Water Boils Water Moves Turbines Creates Steam in reactor Powers Generator ELECTRICITY!

  4. Advantages Disadvantages and • Less Pollutants • Less Plants • Unlimited • More energy • Nuclear Weapons? • Nuclear Waste • 40-50 years

  5. Chernobyl April 28, 1986 Power Transient 8 out of 15 control rods Pressure build up Two explosions Steam generators • Flawed reactor design #4 • Acute radiation syndrome • Two plant workers • 28 community

  6. Westinghouse Electric Company Provides: 50% of 440 plants Reactor Safest Economical Generation III+ reactor Design Certification (USNRC) • Fuel • Services • Technology • Plant design • Equipment

  7. AP1000 at a Glance • Expense • Operation • Maintenance

  8. Sources • http://www.westinghousenuclear.com/Community/WhatIsNuclearEnergy.shtm • http://www.kids.esdb.bg/uranium.html • http://library.thinkquest.org/3471/nuclear_energy_body.html • http://www.ap1000.westinghousenuclear.com/ • http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/chernobyl/inf07app.html

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