2. What is Nuclear Power ?
■ It is basically the production of energy from atomic nuclei by the use of a
controlled nuclear reaction.
■ The term includes nuclear fission, nuclear decay and nuclear fusion.
■ At present the only method in use is Nuclear fission (where one atom splits into
two).
■ Nuclear power is energy in the nucleus (core) of an atom.
■ Uranium is the “radioactive” element used in nuclear fission.
3. HOW IS NUCLEAR POWER WORK ?
■ Nuclear power plants are powered by uranium
and a process known as fission .
■ A nuclear power plant uses the fission process .
■ Splitting of uranium atoms takes place.
■ It creates a powerful heat energy that boils water
.
■ The water turns into high pressured steam that
spins a turbine.
■ Powers a generator to create electricity.
4. NUCLEAR POWER AS BOON
■ Nuclear power is considered a cleaner method of
energy production than standard fossil fuels.
■ It does not produce greenhouse gases (almost zero
emission).
■ Each plant produces a massive amount of energy.
■ Nuclear Power can be produced in large quantities
over short periods of time
■ New plants are much more efficient and safer.
5. NUCLEAR POWER AS BANE
■ It produces dangerous waste products which have to
be stored underground.
■ Nuclear power releases radiation, which causes severe
health problems.
■ Terrorists may take advantage of this and may
produce nuclear weapons, which is a great risk for
entire world.
■ Nuclear plants are dangerous if it explodes
■ The transportation costs are very high, which add to
the cost of nuclear power.
6. CONCLUSION
■ It's definitely a bane as it is highly dangerous.
■ What is the use of this power, when people are suffering from severe health
problems.
■ It's not too difficult to live without power, but it's difficult to live without good
health.
■ Growth of Technology should not be a danger for human survival.
■ We should work more on alternatives such as solar energy and hydroelectric
energies ,wind energy etc.