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Scenario of Nuclear Power Plants in India – 61 Years after Independence

India is one of the fastest growing economies of the world and has completed more than six decades of independence. Just read about the scenario of nuclear power generation in the nation.

Nuclear Power Plants in Africa – An Overview

Africa is the second most populous continents in the world but do you know what is the situation in the region with regards to power generation; more specifically nuclear power generation. Just read on to find out more.

Nuclear Energy: The Tao Of Alternative Energy sources

Fuel and Time -- what's common between them? We always seem to run out of it. Now, given this situation and the fact that the world is already in a seemingly inevitable energy crisis, what can we do? We look up to Nuclear energy which is at least closer to our dream of finding alternative fuels.

Nuclear Power Plants and Geological Faults and Risks

Nuclear power plants are very useful and safe as long as they are maintained properly and safely. But what can you do if you find one day that the Earth beneath the plant is just tearing apart? Just read about geological faults and risks of Nuclear Power Plant.

Does The UK Need More Nuclear Power Plants?

The energy which lies within the nucleus is immense and is harnessed to produce electricity in nuclear power plants. But there is a serious debate going on about the pros and cons of depending too much on nuclear power in different countries. Find out the situation in UK regarding the same.

Ways to Initiate Reaction in a Nuclear Power Plant

Well begun is half done – goes the old and wise saying. Similarly a nuclear reaction must start off successfully so that it leads to a sustained chain reaction which could keep the nuclear generator running – for you and me!

Mechanics of Moderation in a Nuclear Power Plant

Moderation is the process of slowing down of high energy neutrons to the level of thermal energy neutrons. Read on to find out some interesting facts about the same based on mathematical analysis.

Nuclear Waste Disposal Methods

Every useful process does leave behind some waste in one form or the other. When the process is as sensitive as the nuclear reaction, the waste obviously has to be handled very carefully. Read here how nuclear power plant waste is treated!

Components of Nuclear Power Plant – Fuel

A nuclear power plant is not much different from a conventional power plant except for the manner in which heat is generated using nuclear reactions. We will study one very important component of nuclear power plants here, namely the fuel rods used in the reactor core, and the nuclear fuel cycle.

Components of Nuclear Power Plant – Moderator

Moderation is necessary in all aspects of life if one has to achieve success. Usually extreme of anything is bad, no matter whether it is good or bad. It is no wonder the same principle applies to nuclear reactions as well. Just learn few basic concepts about moderation and moderators in context of nuclear power plants