Nuclear Power Plant

Overview

Nuclear power plants generate electricity by harnessing energy from nuclear fission reactions, providing a reliable and large-scale energy source.

Key Components

• Reactor: Contains nuclear fuel and initiates fission reactions.

• Steam Generator: Transfers heat from the reactor to produce steam.
• Turbine: Converts steam energy into mechanical power.
• Cooling System: Cools down the reactor and steam after energy generation.

Processes

• Nuclear Fission: Splitting of uranium or plutonium atoms releases energy.
• Steam Cycle: Generated steam drives turbines to produce electricity.
• Cooling: Used to maintain safe reactor temperatures.

Applications

• Base-load electricity generation
• Grid stabilization
• Industrial energy supply