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The sun uses nuclear fusion to create energy, and nuclear power plants use nuclear fission to create energy. Fusion and fission are different, but they are both nuclear processes. They involve the manipulation of atomic nuclei, and because relatively huge amounts of energy are associated with these structures (the nucleui of atoms), lots of energy can result from the fusion or fission of even a small amount of material.
Both conventional and nuclear power stations produce electricity by converting heat into energy. They both use steam to drive turbines that generate electricity. Both types of power stations require cooling systems to prevent overheating and ensure safe operation.
They both use the conventional Rankine cycle for the steam turbine. In the BWR this is modified somewhat by using a direct reactor/turbine cycle, but still the generation side of the plant is very much the same. Conventional coal fired plants can achieve a higher steam temperature than the PWR or BWR can, so their thermodynamic efficiency is better.
Both are similar in that they use steam to turn the steam turbines that consequently turn the generators to produce electricity.
The heat required in a hydropower plant is used to produce this steam from water is obtained either in:
- conventional power plant where coal, oil, or natural gas is burnt to produce heat
or in
- nuclear power plant where uranium and plutonium contained in the nuclear fuel undergo nuclear fission and thus producing heat.
So, the difference between the two power plants is in source of heat used to produce the steam.
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Is fusion the difference between a nuclear weapon detonation and a conventional explosion?
Yes, the conventional explosives would trigger an explosion of the conventional explosives inside the nuclear bomb which would blow apart the nuclear components of the nuclear bomb, causing significant alpha emitter radiological contamination but no nuclear yield.
What is conventional nuclear fission?
Conventional nuclear fission refers to the splitting of heavy atomic nuclei, such as uranium or plutonium, into smaller fragments. This process releases a large amount of energy in the form of heat, which can be harnessed to generate electricity in nuclear power plants.
What is the main difference between breeder nuclear fission and convention nuclear fission?
Breeder nuclear fission produces more fissile material than it consumes, while conventional nuclear fission produces energy without producing additional fuel. Breeder reactors can create more fuel (like plutonium) for use in other reactors, making them potentially more efficient in terms of fuel usage.
A radoiactive element often used in nuclear power stations?
Uranium 235 Plutonium
What is a radioactive element often used in nuclear power stations means?
Uranium is a radioactive element commonly used in nuclear power stations. It undergoes nuclear reactions to produce heat, which is then used to generate electricity.
Is fusion the difference between a nuclear weapon detonation and a conventional explosion?
Yes, the conventional explosives would trigger an explosion of the conventional explosives inside the nuclear bomb which would blow apart the nuclear components of the nuclear bomb, causing significant alpha emitter radiological contamination but no nuclear yield.
What are the similarities between extended family and nuclear families?
The differences between a nuclear family and a extended family is... an extended family has cousin's and grandparents, and a nuclear family has a mother, a father, and their children. But the similarities are they are all family. Nina, age 10 (I like puppies!)
When was Sizewell nuclear power stations created?
Sizewell nuclear power stations was created in 1995.
What waste is produced from nuclear power stations?
nuclear waste
How many cities are having nuclear power stations in India?
India has 19 nuclear power stations all together.
Is Nuclear energy used in Ireland?
No, there are no nuclear power stations in Ireland.
What is a real world example of nuclear energy?
Nuclear power stations.
Is it true that coal and natural gas are the main fossil fuels used in nuclear power stations?
Fossil fuels are not used in nuclear power stations. Nuclear fuel is used (uranium)
Where is nuclear How and where it is used?
Nuclear Power is used in power stations to produce electricity
What do nuclear power stations produce very little of that are dangerous?
Nuclear waste.
Is nuclear power stations sustainable?
Yes.
What is conventional vs nuclear weapons?
Conventional explosives get their energy entirely from chemistry; the outer shell of electrons. Nuclear explosives get their energy from the nucleus. There is lots more energy there.
