Nuclear power

Nuclear Power
A source of electrical energy derived from creating controlled nuclear reactions.

nuclear power - see nuclear energy.
nuclear reactor - an apparatus in which nuclear fission may be initiated, maintained, and controlled to produce energy, conduct research, or produce fissile material for nuclear explosives.

N nuclear power plant
Definition (english only)
A power plant in which nuclear energy is converted into heat for use in producing steam for turbines, which in turn drive generators that produce electric power.

How Nuclear Power Works
An illustrated, easy-to-understand guide to the ins and outs of nuclear power generation.

In a nuclear power plant, fission takes place inside a reactor. Most nuclear power plants use uranium as fuel because its atoms are easily split apart. Uranium is a metal found in rocks all over the world.

defense-in-depth The nuclear power plant design basis used to ensure maximum protection of the environment from an inadvertent release of fission products.
deflocculating agent A material added to a suspension to prevent settling.

Various other strategies include development of new technologies, wind power, nuclear power, renewable energy, biodiesel, electric cars (and hybrids), and fuel cells, Energy conservation, carbon taxes and carbon sequestration schemes.

A general term applied to Radioactive Wastes which require disposal, for which there is no intention of recovery. In reality there may be circumstances where some capability for recovery is maintained (e.g. ILW wastes at UK nuclear power stations).

particles or heat, which is then harnessed to produce electricity. This technology is currently being researched but thus far is not cost-effective. Some scientists believe that it is possible to produce non-radioactive nuclear power with this type ...

They cover products with expected lives much longer than typical cut-off dates in the statute of repose, products like nuclear power plant components, medical devices such as pacemakers, elevators, airplanes, home appliances, playground equipment, ...

See also: Waste, Environment, Environmental, Water, Reduce