Wednesday, 9 September 2020
Nuclear
Definition: Nuclear power is the use of nuclear reactions that release nuclear energy to generate heat, which most frequently is then used in steam turbines to produce electricity in a nuclear power plant.
How is it made?
Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms, A process called fission. This generates heat to produce steam, which is used by a turbine generator to generate electricity.
What countries use this energy?
Only France, Slovakia, Ukraine and Hungry use them as the source for the majority of the countries electricity supply as of 2019.
What is it used for?
Nuclear power process heat and non-stationary power reactors have essential use across multiplier sectors.
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