What are benefits of Electricity of nuclear power plant

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the benefits of electricity generated from nuclear power plants compared to hydroelectric power. Participants explore various aspects including cost, resource availability, construction considerations, and operational characteristics of both types of power generation.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants suggest that nuclear power is more expensive than hydroelectric power, questioning the advantages of nuclear energy.
  • One participant notes that hydroelectric power has limitations due to resource availability, while nuclear power can be built in more diverse locations.
  • Concerns are raised about the operational environment of nuclear plants compared to hydro plants, with some arguing that hydro plants are cleaner and require less engineering staff.
  • Participants express curiosity about the construction of nuclear power plants and the materials needed, including uranium sourcing.
  • There are inquiries about specific technical components, such as control rods used in nuclear reactors.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the benefits of nuclear power over hydroelectric power, with multiple competing views remaining regarding cost, environmental impact, and construction feasibility.

Contextual Notes

Participants express uncertainty about the construction process of nuclear power plants and the sourcing of uranium, indicating a lack of detailed knowledge on these topics.

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This discussion may be of interest to individuals exploring energy generation methods, those studying engineering or environmental science, and anyone curious about the technical aspects of nuclear power.

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Hello
What are benefits of nuclear power plant electricity than hydro power generated electricity
Does it cost less per unit any or the waveform is pure sine wave
how engineer build it .
 
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The actual electricity produced is the same. Nuclear is more expensive than hydro, so I'm not sure there are any advantages to nuclear over hydro...except maybe that hydro is a more limited resource.
 
How to build a nuclear power station as hydro has limited resources
Enrico Fermi invented it how he start the process
He was very good man but i don't understand how should i build it
 

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Look at a map of power plant installations
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...ants-in-one-handy-map/?utm_term=.3e87a426ede0
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and you'll see that hydro is built where there's mountains to provide the elevation difference necessary for hydro power.

So the advantage of nuclear over hydro is you can build nuclear almost anywhere .

The advantages of hydro over nuclear are
there's no steam ,
no huge engineering staff required
no waste products
and the energy for it is free.

A hydro plant is a far more clean quiet and comfortable place to work than any steam plant whether coal gas or nuclear .

that's my thoughts on it.
 

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Hello
I have understand it benefits how to start it how land is decided to build it
 
hello
Which control rods are used i found this gif file building nuclear plant
 

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Hello
Where to find uranium in India i found this in Canada
 

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TNUTUNU said:
Where to find uranium in India
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TNUTUNU said:
Hello
I have understand it benefits how to start it how land is decided to build it
Have you read all the links in Jim's very helpful reply in Post #5? Please do that reading before asking more questions, and please ask specific questions about the information in those links. Thanks. :smile:
 
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i don't understand how should i build it
TNUTUNU said:
Where to find uranium in India i found this in Canada
Are thinking about building your own nuclear power plant?
 

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