NUCLEAR ENERGY

WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?

• Nucleus of atoms.
• Uranium 235 atoms are used because it is easy to split.

PRODUCTION

• Nuclear fission creates large amounts of heat in reactors.
• Water is then turned to steam.
• The steam then turns turbine generators to produce electricity.

EQUIPMENT

• Nuclear reactor
• Steam turbine
• Cooling system
• Generator
• Feed water pumps
• Emergency power supply

USES

• Electricity
• Weapons
• Medical Equipment
• Submarines
• Generators

NUCLEAR ENERGY LEADER

WHAT % OF THE U.S. ELECTRICITY COMES FORM NUCLEAR?

COST

• $9 billion facilities
• Cost is .4 cents for a kWh

DISADVANTAGES

• Radioactive waste that remains for thousand of years.
• Nuclear accidents
• National risk with weapons
• Non-renewable

POLLUTION

• Radioactive waste

ADVANTAGES

• Low greenhouse gas emissions
• Powerful and efficient
• Reliable
• Cheap electricity