Nuclear Power Plant: 1GW/Year CO2 Emissions

In summary, the conversation discusses the production of mass by a nuclear power plant. It is clarified that mass is not actually produced, but rather converted into energy. The question of how much mass is equivalent to the energy produced by a 1.0 GW nuclear power plant under a year is also addressed, with the formula E=mc^2 being mentioned. The conversion of watts to energy and the calculation of mass under a year is also explained.
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VincentX
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I think this might be an easy one but I am stucked right now and would really appreciate some help.

How much mas is produced under a year by a nuclear power plant that gives 1,0 GW.

Edit: ok seems like i made the newbie mistake to post this in the wrong forum, please forgive me moderator lords.
 
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How much mass is produced? The nuclear power plant essentially converts mass into energy -- mass is not produced, it is consumed.

- Warren
 
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Ok, sorry for my bad language. How much mas is equal to the energy as being used under a year.

Offcourse i know E=mc^2 but how do i convert the watt to energy and calculate the mas under a year.
 
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A watt is a Joule per second. So you've got 10^9 of them times the number of seconds in a year.
 
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Thank you very much that was exactly what i needed to know:smile:
 

1. What is a Nuclear Power Plant?

A nuclear power plant is a facility that uses nuclear reactions to generate electricity. It works by using the heat produced from nuclear fission to create steam, which then drives turbines to produce electricity.

2. How much electricity can a 1GW/year Nuclear Power Plant generate?

A 1GW/year nuclear power plant can generate 1 gigawatt (1 billion watts) of electricity per year. This is enough to power around 750,000 homes.

3. What is the significance of 1GW/year CO2 emissions in a Nuclear Power Plant?

1GW/year CO2 emissions refer to the amount of carbon dioxide that is emitted from a nuclear power plant in one year. This is significantly lower than the emissions from a coal or gas-fired power plant, making nuclear power a cleaner alternative for electricity generation.

4. How do Nuclear Power Plants contribute to climate change?

Nuclear power plants do not directly contribute to climate change as they do not emit greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. However, the mining and transportation of uranium fuel, as well as the construction and decommissioning of nuclear power plants, do have some environmental impacts that need to be managed properly.

5. What safety measures are in place to prevent accidents at Nuclear Power Plants?

Nuclear power plants have multiple safety systems in place to prevent accidents, including physical barriers to contain radioactive materials, redundant cooling systems, and emergency shutdown systems. Additionally, nuclear power plants undergo rigorous safety inspections and have strict regulations to ensure their safe operation.

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