Nuclear energy is released through fission, fusion, or radioactive decay. Fission powers nuclear reactors by splitting uranium atoms, releasing energy to heat water and drive steam turbines that generate electricity. Fusion is how the sun produces energy by fusing hydrogen atoms into helium. While nuclear energy provides large amounts of energy without pollution, it also has disadvantages like producing radioactive waste and risks of accidents. Current nuclear plants use improved boiling water or pressurized water reactor technologies.

1. Nuclear Energy
Presented by:-
Sourav Gupta

2. Introduction
Nuclear energy usually means the part of the
energy of an atomic nucleus, which can be
released by fusion or fission or radioactive
decay.

3. Nuclear Fission
Nuclear fission works by splitting the
atoms apart to produce smaller atoms, and
as result energy is released. Nuclear fission
is used in nuclear power plants to generate
electricity through the splitting of the
nuclei of uranium atoms.

4. Nuclear Fusion
When atoms are joined together to form a larger
atom is commonly referred to as nuclear fusion.
The sun produces energy through nuclear fusion
where the nuclei of hydrogen atoms are fused
into helium atoms.

5. Basic Principles
The basic principle of operation of a nuclear
power plant is based on obtaining heat energy
through nuclear fission core combustible atoms.
With this heat energy, which have a vapor of
water, will convert into mechanical energy into
electrical energy by a generator.

6. Nuclear reactor
A nuclear reactor is an installation capable of
initiating, controlling and maintaining nuclear
reactions(fission usually) chain occurring in the
core of the facility.

7. Advantages of Nuclear Energy
• Produces Large Amount of Energy
• Green Energy
• No Air Pollution
• Fuel Independence

8. Uses of nuclear energy
• Food and Agriculture
• Human Health
• Sterilization
• Generating Electricity

9. Disadvantages of Nuclear Energy
• Radiation
• Nonrenewable
• Huge Building Cost
• Nuclear Power Plant Accident
• Transport of Fuel and Waste

10. Current Technology (Generation III+)
• Boiling water reactor(BWR)

11. • Pressurized water reactor

12. Conclusion
•
* It’s necessary
* It’s Safe
* It’s for the long run

13. Thank You….😃 😃