1. Exploring Nuclear Energy

2. Nuclear Fusion and Fission  Nuclear Fusion Small nuclei into large Immense temperature and pressure Core of stars Iron is the “dead end” of both fusion and fission – it is the lowest energy nucleus and cannot be split or fused.  Nuclear Fission Large nuclei into small Critical mass to sustain Two isotopes we use

3. Global Total Primary Energy Supply, 2012 Nuclear provides about 5% of total energy and 10.8% of global electricity generation. Data: International Energy Agency

4. Top 10 Nuclear Generating Countries, 2013 Data: Energy Information Administration

5. U.S. Primary Energy Consumption Source and Sector, 2012 (Quadrillion Btu) The NEED Project Data: Energy Information Administration

6. U.S. Electricity Production 2012 The NEED Project Data provided by US EIA Net Generation by Energy Source

7. How a Nuclear Reactor looks like… The NEED Project Data: Energy Information Administration

8. Nuclear Energy Production VT – 70.0% SC – 57.2% NH – 55.2% NJ – 51.5% CT – 48.2% IL – 47.9% MD – 40.2% VA – 38.0% TN – 36.2% PA – 34.6% NY – 33.1% NC – 32.2% AZ – 28.5% MI – 27.6% GA – 27.2% AL – 27.1% MN – 20.9% MS – 20.5% AR – 19.7% NE – 18.5% WI – 17.8% LA – 16.7% KS – 14.7% MA – 12.8% FL – 12.1% OH – 11.8% IA – 9.4% MO – 9.1% CA – 9.0% TX – 8.8% WA – 7.5% Percent of Electricity Generated by Nuclear Power Data: Nuclear Energy Institute

9. Nuclear Energy Production Data: Nuclear Energy Institute  Two common US reactor types:  Boiling Water Reactor  BWR: P=1000 psi  T=545  F  Pressurized Water Reactor.  PWR:P=2250 psi  T=600  F  PWR is most common and is basis of marine nuclear power.

10. Anatomy of a Nuclear Power Plant Source: NRC

11. Anatomy of a Nuclear Power Plant Source: NRC

12. Anatomy of a Nuclear Power Plant Source: NRC

13. Anatomy of a Nuclear Power Plant Source: NRC

14. Anatomy of a Nuclear Power Plant vs Coal Power Plant Source: NRC

15. Advantages of Nuclear Power  Clean  Plentiful Supply  High energy content in uranium Small fuel pellet Can provide base load power Energy savings in transportation  Operating cost is low after construction The NEED Project

16. Drawbacks to Using Nuclear Power  Initial construction costs  Radioactive waste byproduct  Storage  Natural disasters  Public perception The NEED Project

17. New Nuclear Technologies  Modular, small-scale reactors  Breeder reactors  http://www.energy.gov/science-innovation/energy- sources/nuclear http://www.energy.gov/science-innovation/energy- sources/nuclear The NEED Project Image courtesy of Department of Energy

18. Nuclear Power Plants - Michigan Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant

19. Nuclear Power Plants - Michigan Donald C. Cook Nuclear Generating Station

20. Nuclear Power Plants - Michigan Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station

21. Nuclear Power Plants - Michigan Palisades Nuclear Generating Station

22. For More Information The NEED Project www.need.org info@need.org 1-800-875-5029 Energy Information Administration U.S. Department of Energy www.eia.gov The NEED Project