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Where to generate
nuclear power?
• Large amounts of water needed for cooling-from 95,000 to 227,000 litres
per MWh of power
• Thus, they’re built on the shores of lakes, rivers, and oceans because these
bodies provide the large quantities of cooling water.
• 31 countries (Europe, North America, East Asia and South Asia.)
• The US is the largest producer of nuclear power, while France has the
largest share of electricity generated by nuclear power.
Photos of some nuclear
power plants
Photos of some nuclear
power plants
Photos of some nuclear power plants
How nuclear power
plants work?
• Splitting of the uranium atoms- fission
Criticism • Environment- low carbon, not carbon free. The nuclear energy
cycle involves mining, milling, fuel enrichment and fabrication->
all energy requiring processes, energy comes from high carbon
sources. Rising concerns about uranium mining.
• Radioactive waste- Major source of opposition. Long term
storage- risk to present and future generations. Containment
systems may fail in distant future
• Public acceptability-public opinion varies
Evaluation of suitability for future mass use
Pros Cons
• Low green house emission • History of Nuclear accidents
• High energy output • Back-end Environmental Impact
• Inexpensive electricity • High Up-Front and End Stage Cost
• No reliance on fossil fuels (energy security) • Target for Terrorism
• Benefits to economy • Not a Renewable Fuel Source
Bibliography
•https://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos-nuclear-fission-
illustration-white-background-image35501453
•https://www.nei.org/fundamentals/how-a-nuclear-reactor-works
•https://www.nuclear-power.net/nuclear-power-plant/