The Uses of Nuclear and the Effects of Radioactive Radiations on Living Things
Published by The use of nuclear energy to generate electrical energy is a controversial issue in many countries but over half of the electricity in France is generated by nuclear power stations..People are against the production of nuclear energy because past nuclear – related tragedies still haunt them. The effects caused by nuclear disasters such as Chernobyl and Three Mile Island are still fresh in the minds of most people.
Nuclear energy is used to: a) Generate electrical energy. b) Propel submarines and big vessels. c) Operates satellites. Vessels and submarines run by nuclear energy can operate for one or two years without having to refuel. Satellites launched into outer space need energy to operate. Besides solar energy, nuclear energy acts as the major source of energy that enables satellites to operate for years.
Nuclear energy produced in a nuclear reactor is used to generate electrical energy. The radioactive substance used in nuclear reactors is uranium -235. A large amount of nuclear energy is produced through the chain reaction of uranium -235 as a result of nuclear fission.
Heat from the nuclear energy heats up the water and changes it to steam at high temperature and pressure. The steam rotates the turbine, which in turn will rotate the dynamo in the generator. This rotation of dynamo will produce electricity. The electricity produced is then transmitted to various consumers.
Effects of Nuclear Energy Production
The use of nuclear energy to generate electrical energy is a controversial issue in many countries but over half of the electricity in France is generated by nuclear power stations.
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People are against the production of nuclear energy because past nuclear – related tragedies still haunt them. The effects caused by nuclear disasters such as Chernobyl and Three Mile Island are still fresh in the minds of most people.
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On June 17, 2009 at 9:23 am
Very informative article Mr. Ghaz, and I agree with the points you raised here.
On June 17, 2009 at 10:24 am
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On June 17, 2009 at 11:16 am
Very good article.
On June 17, 2009 at 11:33 am
Great article and pictures. Your information was well researched and informative. Even though nuclear energy is very useful and cheaper than the use of fossil fuels, it is like a child playing with fire. Sooner or later they are going to get burned. Well done friend.
On June 17, 2009 at 11:38 am
Thank you for your wisdom in this well written article.
On June 17, 2009 at 11:41 am
Good article. Any readers from the North Korean power elite?
On June 17, 2009 at 12:22 pm
Great research! I think that the growing urgency to debate environmental issues will lead people to have more trust in nuclear energy. Yes, it poses some dangers but I think the benefits are way more!
On June 17, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Very great information! Subhaanallaah!
On June 17, 2009 at 1:32 pm
A very well researched and informative article. Some of it sounds quite scary.
Christine
On June 17, 2009 at 3:40 pm
A very interesting and informative piece of writing.
Monica.
On June 17, 2009 at 4:07 pm
Another very good and informative article. And photos go perfect with it, good job
On June 17, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Wow! I’ve only just come to terms with steam power!
On June 17, 2009 at 6:45 pm
ah the pros and cons of technology damn if we damn if we don’t well written and thought out great job!! keep up the good work i enjoy your articles
hollynoel001
On June 17, 2009 at 7:02 pm
Good article. Nuclear energy has its dangers, but it does not release pollution into the air, and it is much cheaper than fossil fuels. You did a good job of examining the pros and cons.
On June 17, 2009 at 8:45 pm
Good job Mr Ghaz
On June 17, 2009 at 10:42 pm
All about nuclear energy.
On June 17, 2009 at 11:59 pm
Important article to be read
On June 18, 2009 at 1:57 am
Good one.
Inna
On June 18, 2009 at 3:19 am
Excellent article! People are taking the extreme amounts of radiation exposure for granted right now. This is an important article.
On June 26, 2009 at 3:52 am
I am just speechless, this may have cost you few days to prepare. Thanks for such a nice article.
On August 23, 2009 at 1:42 am
so great article..
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On March 16, 2010 at 11:37 am
This is great stuff man. It is one of the gratest nuclear articles i’ve read so far. Well Done!
On September 23, 2010 at 8:29 am
Nice one!