What is Nuclear Energy and How Does it Work?
A brief look at what nuclear energy is and how it works.

Published by Robin (730 pts ) on Nov 21, 2008 to
Environmental Science Articles
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.

Published by Ricky (11,435 pts ) on Aug 14, 2008 to
Mechanical Engineering Articles
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.

Published by Ashwin Satyanarayana (10,342 pts ) on Aug 11, 2008 to
Mechanical Engineering Articles

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.

Published by Ricky (11,435 pts ) on Aug 11, 2008 to
Mechanical Engineering Articles
What to do in a Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Situation?
It is really a great honour to live near a popular place be it a tourist destination, a historical building or an engineering marvel. But the price of fame could be dear at times, so just check out what you need to do in case you live near a nuclear power plant and God forbid - "something happens"

Published by Ricky (11,435 pts ) on Aug 4, 2008 to
Mechanical Engineering Articles
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.

Published by Ricky (11,435 pts ) on Jul 31, 2008 to
Mechanical Engineering Articles

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!

Published by Ricky (11,435 pts ) on Jul 21, 2008 to
Mechanical Engineering Articles
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.

Published by Ricky (11,435 pts ) on Jul 21, 2008 to
Mechanical Engineering Articles
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!

Published by Ricky (11,435 pts ) on Jul 20, 2008 to
Mechanical Engineering Articles
Components of Nuclear Power Plant – Reactor Vessel
A nuclear reactor consists of various parts which carry out different functions related to heat generation by “burning” of nuclear fuel, but a housing is needed to contain all these parts and act as a covering for all these paraphernalia

Published by Ricky (11,435 pts ) on Jul 17, 2008 to
Mechanical Engineering Articles

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