Nuclear energy is released through fission or radioactive decay of atomic nuclei. A nuclear power plant uses heat from a nuclear fission core to convert water to steam, which powers turbines to generate electricity. There are different types of nuclear reactors, including boiling water reactors, pressurized water reactors, and liquid-metal fast breeder reactors. Nuclear energy has advantages like producing large amounts of clean energy without air pollution but also disadvantages like producing radioactive waste and potential radiation risks from accidents.

1. NUCLEAR ENERGY
PRESENTED BY:-
Abdulsamad
Alhamawande
Department:-
Chemical eng-3 stage
supervision :-
Dr. Saimon
Date:-
2016/01/04

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. 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 in a
turbine, and finally convert mechanical energy
into electrical energy by a generator.

4. 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.

5. Boiling Water Reactors (BWR)

6. Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR)

7. Liquid-Metal Fast-Breeder Reactor

8. Uses of Nuclear Energy
• Food and Agriculture
• Human Health
• Sterilization
• Generating Electricity

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

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