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The Pros & Cons of Nuclear Energy: Is it safe? - Spring Power ...

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Abstract

Nuclear reactions are a potentially unlimited source of energy for the future. However, nuclear energy is not in a form easily used in transportation.

The only significant near-term influence of nuclear energy on transportation fuels is displacement of oil from the generation of electricity so that it becomes available for other uses. Currently in the United States, about nine percent of the electricity generated is from nuclear plants. By 1980, the nuclear portion will be between 15 and 20 percent and rapidly increasing.

In the mid-term (before the year 2000), nuclear energy may be providing process heat to coal gasification and liquefaction plants. Nuclear heat may be used to crack water into hydrogen and oxygen to provide feedstocks for chemical and synthetic fuel industries. Liquid hydrogen may become the fuel for large, long-range air transport. Also, nuclear explosives may be accepted as a means of stimulating production of otherwise uneconomical natural gas fields.

At some time in the future, use of fossil fuels for transportation will become uneconomic because of price pressure from other applications. How soon this will occur depends on many variables. However, nuclearly produced hydrogen, ammonia, and electricity are all potentially viable alternatives to carbon based fuels.

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The Influence of Nuclear Energy on Transportation Fuels

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Nuclear reactions are a potentially unlimited source of energy for the future. However, nuclear energy is not in a form easily used in transportation. The only significant near-term influence of nuclear energy on transportation fuels is displacement of oil from the generation of electricity so that it becomes available for other uses.

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#1 Define this energy resource. (What is it?)

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#1 Define this energy resource. (What is it?)

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Nuclear Energy: The energy released during nuclear fission or fusion, especially when used to generate electricity.

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Nuclear energy is the energy in the nucleus, or core, of an atom.  You can find nuclear energy in.

Nuclear Fusion. When you think about nuclear fusion, think about things fusing together. ...

Nuclear Fission.

Electricity.

Nuclear Weapons.

Space Exploration.

Nuclear Medicine.

Food Treatment.

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#3 How is this energy resource converted (changed) into other useful forms of energy?( Explain the energy conversions used most often) 

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#3 How is this energy resource converted (changed) into other useful forms of energy?( Explain the energy conversions used most often) 

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In nuclear fission, atoms are split apart to form smaller atoms, releasing energy. The heat produced during nuclear fission in the reactor core is used to boil water into steam, which turns the blades of a steam turbine. As the turbine blades turn, they drive generators that make electricity

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#4 Is this energy resource being used in your community? Where? 

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#4 Is this energy resource being used in your community? Where? 

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It is not, the nearest power plant is over 60 miles away.

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#5 Is this energy resource used in your state? Where? 

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#5 Is this energy resource used in your state? Where? 

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Illinois generates more electricity from nuclear energy than any other state, accounting for one/eighth of the nation's total nuclear power generation

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#6 What are 3 benefits of using this energy resource?  

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#6 What are 3 benefits of using this energy resource?  

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One of the most low-carbon energy sources.

It also has one of the smallest carbon footprints.

It's one of the answers to the energy gap.

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#7 What are 3 drawbacks of using this energy resource?    

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#7 What are 3 drawbacks of using this energy resource?    

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the first draw back is that it costs a lot of money. A second draw back is that it produces radioactive waste. The third draw back is that there are many accidents

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#9 Could this energy resource be used for transportation? How? 

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#9 Could this energy resource be used for transportation? How? 

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Nuclear energy is not in a form easily used in transportation.

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#8 Can this type of energy resource be used by people in their homes right now? Explain what things would need to be done in our homes to use this resource. 

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#8 Can this type of energy resource be used by people in their homes right now? Explain what things would need to be done in our homes to use this resource. 

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No, a home would need to be stable enough to have nuclear power generating at home.