Nuclear Fuel Power Flashcards
1
Q
What are the Advantages of Nuclear Fuel Power?
A
- Reliable and cheaper to run once built
- No green house or acid rain emissions
- Safe under normal conditions
- Conserve Fossil Fuels
2
Q
What are the Disadvantages of Nuclear Fuel Power?
A
- Very dangerous and radioactive. Some of it can be recycled and re - used. Some of it will be dangerous for 1000s of years
- Very expensive
- Uranium is non-renewable
- Risk of disaster
3
Q
What is the Cost of Nuclear Fuel Power?
A
It is expensive
4
Q
Describe the Process
A
- Nuclear fission in a nuclear reactor generates heat
- Water becomes steam in boiler
- Steam turns the Turbine (kinetic)
- Turbine turns the generator (Electric)
