Nuclear power plant

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Nuclear Power Plant

A Nuclear Power Plant (pronunciation: /ˈnjuː.kli.ər ˈpaʊ.ər plænt/) is a type of power station that generates electricity using heat from nuclear reactions.

Etymology

The term "Nuclear Power Plant" is derived from the words "nuclear", referring to the nucleus of an atom where nuclear reactions occur, and "power plant", a facility for the generation of electricity.

Description

A Nuclear Power Plant operates on the principle of Nuclear Fission, where the nucleus of a heavy atom, such as Uranium or Plutonium, is split into two or more smaller nuclei along with the release of a large amount of energy. This energy is used to heat water and produce steam, which then drives a turbine connected to an electric generator to produce electricity.

Related Terms

  • Nuclear Reactor: The component of a Nuclear Power Plant where nuclear fission occurs.
  • Control Rods: Devices in a nuclear reactor that control the fission process by absorbing excess neutrons.
  • Cooling Tower: A heat rejection device that rejects waste heat to the atmosphere through the cooling of a water stream to a lower temperature.
  • Radioactive Waste: Waste that contains radioactive material. It is usually a product of a nuclear process such as nuclear fission.
  • Radiation Shielding: The use of material or devices to protect against harmful radiation.

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