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The surface of water of any huge water body might seem very calm at the top but there are mostly strong under currents at the depths. So here is an …
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Unlike other sources of power, tidal power plants have requirements which may not be met easily. In order to find suitable sources and locations for …
Continue ReadingWell begun is half done – goes the old and wise saying. Similarly a nuclear reaction must start off successfully so that it leads to a sustained chain …
Continue ReadingEvery useful process does leave behind some waste in one form or the other. When the process is as sensitive as the nuclear reaction, the waste …
Continue ReadingIt is true that a nuclear power plant is a very attractive alternative for traditional power sources but the box has the label “Handle With Care” …
Continue ReadingA nuclear reaction is a source of intense radiation apart from the heat generated in the exothermic process. Because of the risk, radiation shielding …
Continue ReadingA nuclear reactor is a source of intense heat which is generated through the exothermic fission reactions taking place inside the core. Therefore a …
Continue ReadingA nuclear reactor consists of various parts which carry out different functions related to heat generation by “burning” of nuclear fuel, but a housing …
Continue ReadingWhat do control rods in a nuclear power plant do? It has been often said that power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely. This maxim is …
Continue ReadingThe chain reaction inside a nuclear reactor is what sustains “combustion” of the fuel which in turn depends on ample supply of thermal energy neutrons …
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