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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Explain how a nuclear power plant functions and what safety precautions must be taken to ensure the safety of the power plant, its employees, and the environment. Can someone please help me out with this question? @amistre64 @Abhisar @jhonyy9 @uri @tHe_FiZiCx99

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OpenStudy (abhisar):

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OpenStudy (abhisar):

Yes u can \(\href{http:///www.google.com}{\huge \sf \color{#166CED}{G}\color{#DB4733}{o}\color{#FFB608}{o}\color{#1569EB}{g}\color{#009857}{l}\color{#D6422C}{e}}\) it. I found this article http://www.brighthubengineering.com/power-plants/2428-safety-measures-for-nuclear-power-plants/ Hope it helps !

OpenStudy (anonymous):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

but i need your help to help explain cuz i dont know how to explain any of it

OpenStudy (abhisar):

All ryt i can explain the first part...for second part u'll have to refer that article.

OpenStudy (abhisar):

In a nuclear-fueled power plant – much like a fossil-fueled power plant – water is turned into steam, which in turn drives turbine generators to produce electricity. The difference is the source of heat. At nuclear power plants, the heat to make the steam is created when uranium atoms split – called Nuclear Fission. \(\sf U^{238}_92+n\rightarrow Np^{239} +e^-+Energy\)

OpenStudy (abhisar):

The process of producing electricity begins when uranium atoms are split (i.e., fission) by particles known as neutrons. Uranium 235 has a unique quality that causes it to break apart when it collides with a neutron. Once an atom of uranium 235 is split, neutrons from the uranium atom are free to collide with other uranium 235 atoms. A `chain reaction` begins, producing heat. This reaction is controlled in several ways, including by control rods which absorb neutrons. Control rods are inserted among the fuel assembly rods that hold the uranium pellets. When they are in place, they absorb the atomic particles that would normally initiate the chain reaction. When they are withdrawn from the fuel assembly, fission is allowed to occur.

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Now this heat is used to create pressurized steam which is then used to ru the turbine which is attached with a generator that produces electricity.

OpenStudy (abhisar):

Got it ?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

nvm

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