1. Nuclear Power Plants

2. Salem/Hope Creek

3. Oyster Creek

4. Power Plants Affecting New Jersey

5. Nuclear Power Plant Operations

6. Basic Structure of the Atom §The atom is comprised of a nucleus, which contains protons and neutrons. Electrons orbit the nucleus held in place by electrostatic forces.

7. Nuclear Fission

8. Fuel Rods

9. Fuel Assembly

10. Nuclear Fuel and Assemblies §288 Fuel Pellets per Fuel Rod §64 Fuel Rods per Assembly (the number will vary depending on the output of the reactor.) §560 Fuel Assemblies per Reactor Core §10,321,920 Fuel Pellets

11. Energy Equivalent of One Fuel Pellet §1,780 Pounds of Coal §149 Gallons of Oil §157 Gallons of Regular Gasoline

12. Electric Generation Pressurized Reactor

13. Electric Generation Boiling Water Reactor

14. BWR & PWR Comparison