NUCLEAR ENERGY : RUNNING THE WORLD

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NUCLEAR ENERGY RUNNING THE NATION
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INDEX

• DEFINITION.
• USES.
• NUCLEAR POWER PLANT.
• MERITS.
• DEMERITS.
• ABOUT US.
• HOW TO CONTACT US.

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DEFINITION
The process of converting heat energy generated
from nuclear fission chain reaction into
electricity is known as nuclear energy.
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HOW NUCLEAR ENERGY IS PRODUCED?
Nuclear Energy is the power produced during a
nuclear reaction. The energy released from a
change in the nuclei of an atom produces energy
known as nuclear power. This power can be
produced in two different ways nuclear fission
and nuclear fusion. Nuclear energy that is
produced naturally is the energy produced from
the sun and the stars, which releases light and
heat and warms the planet.
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USES

• It is used for generating electricity.
• The use of isotopes and radiation techniques in
  agriculture comes under this category.
• Radiotherapy is used in treatment of cancer.
• Both fission and fusion of nuclear power is
  actively used in providing power for the missions
  in space.

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NUCLEAR POWER PLANT
A nuclear power plant is a type of power station
that generates electricity using heat from
nuclear reactions. These reactions take place
within a reactor. The plant also has machines
which remove heat from the reactor to operate a
steam turbine and generator to make electricity.
Electricity made by nuclear power plants is
called nuclear power.
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MERITS

• The fuel used is quite cheap.
• Less initial cost as compared to other generating
  plants.
• It can be installed at any place irrespective of
  the existence of coal. The coal can be
  transported to the site of the plant by rail or
  road.
• It requires less space as compared to Hydro power
  plants.
• Cost of generation is less than that of diesel
  power plants.

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DEMERITS
1).requires higher maintenance and operational
costs. 2).pollution of atmosphere. 3).huge
requirement of water. 4).Handling of coal and
disposal of ash is quite difficult.
5).Efficiency of thermal plant is less (30-35).
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ABOUT US
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