Nuclear energy Nuclear energy = energy that holds together protons and neutrons within the nucleus...

Nuclear energy Nuclear energy = energy that holds together

protons and neutrons within the nucleus of an atom

We harness this energy by converting it to thermal energy, which can then be used to generate electricity. Animation

Each conversion process involves transforming isotopes of one element into isotopes of other elements by the addition or loss of neutrons.

Consumers of nuclear power

Nuclear power has expanded 15-fold since 1970.

Nuclear energy Comes from the

radioactive element uranium

The nuclear fuel cycle enriches forms of uranium to make it into usable fuel.

Electricity is generated by controlling fission in nuclear reactors.

Nuclear energy

Uranium is used for nuclear power because it is radioactive.

Radioisotopes emit subatomic particles and high-energy radiation as they decay.

Each radioisotope decays at a rate determined by that isotope’s half-life, the amount of time it takes for one-half of the atoms to give off radiation and decay.

Nuclear energy: FissionNuclear fission = energy is released by splitting apart uranium nuclei by bombarding them with neutrons

This is the process used in nuclear reactors and weapons. How are they Different?

Electricity generation from coalCoal is most used to generate electricity. Heat from coal burning boils steam, turning a turbine to power a generator.

Nuclear ReactorIn a reactor, fission boils steam to turn a turbine and generate electricity Video Control Rods

Nuclear reactor Using plutonium, breeder nuclear fission:

• Makes better use of fuel

• Generates more power

• Produces far less waste

Breeder fission raises the risk of explosive accidents.

As a result, most breeder reactors have been shut down.

Nuclear troubles

Although nuclear power is clean, lacking the pollutants of fossil fuels, it has drawbacks:

• Its waste is dangerously radioactive.

• Consequences of accidents can be catastrophic.

439 nuclear plants remain operating today in the world.

Nuclear accidents

The Three Mile Island accident caused a partial meltdown.

Nuclear accidents

The 1986 Chernobyl explosion caused the world’s most severe nuclear power plant accident.

Nuclear accidents

Fallout from Chernobyl was deposited across Europe.

Fukushima 2011

Nuclear Fuel Life Cycle

Environmental impacts

Energy sources present differing environmental impacts.

Yucca Mountain Nuclear Waste Facility

Nuclear energy: FusionNuclear fusion = nuclei of lightweight elements are forced together

Not efficient for power production, so is not (yet) used.

Nuclear Fusion Reactor Prototype

Nuclear energy Nuclear energy = energy that holds together protons and neutrons within the nucleus...

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