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Nuclear Energy
March 12th, 2009 No Comments Posted in energy sources, nuclear energy and power, power generation
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Nuclear Energy
Nuclear power – most controversial of all forms of power generation
Operating principle – Controlled nuclear fission in a reactor using uranium as fuel produces heat, which is captured to produce steam. The steam is used to drive a steam turbine, which in turn drives an electric generator.
Topics – Nuclear Energy
- Nuclear Energy, Its Uses and History
- Nuclear Power Capacity and Power Generation
- Fundamentals of Nuclear Power
- Types of Nuclear Reactors
- BWR, PWR, AGR, HTGR, Breeder, GT-MHR
- Cost of Nuclear Power
- Environmental Considerations
- Risks
Price: 70 USD
