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Exploring Nuclear Energy
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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
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Global Total Primary Energy Supply, 2012 Nuclear provides about 5% of total energy and 10.8% of global electricity generation. Data: International Energy Agency
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Top 10 Nuclear Generating Countries, 2013 Data: Energy Information Administration
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U.S. Primary Energy Consumption Source and Sector, 2012 (Quadrillion Btu) The NEED Project Data: Energy Information Administration
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U.S. Electricity Production 2012 The NEED Project Data provided by US EIA Net Generation by Energy Source
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How a Nuclear Reactor looks like… The NEED Project Data: Energy Information Administration
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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
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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.
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Anatomy of a Nuclear Power Plant Source: NRC
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Anatomy of a Nuclear Power Plant Source: NRC
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Anatomy of a Nuclear Power Plant Source: NRC
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Anatomy of a Nuclear Power Plant Source: NRC
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Anatomy of a Nuclear Power Plant vs Coal Power Plant Source: NRC
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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
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Drawbacks to Using Nuclear Power Initial construction costs Radioactive waste byproduct Storage Natural disasters Public perception The NEED Project
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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
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Nuclear Power Plants - Michigan Big Rock Point Nuclear Power Plant
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Nuclear Power Plants - Michigan Donald C. Cook Nuclear Generating Station
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Nuclear Power Plants - Michigan Enrico Fermi Nuclear Generating Station
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Nuclear Power Plants - Michigan Palisades Nuclear Generating Station
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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
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