Block diagram of nuclear power plant ppt. In a nuclear power plant heat energy is generated by a nuclear reaction called as nuclear fissionnuclear fission of heavy elements such as uranium or thorium is carried out in a special apparatus called as a nuclear reactora large amount of heat energy is generated due to nuclear fission. Nuclear power plant is the only source which can meet the increasing demand of electricity at a reasonable cost. Indias nuclear energy nuclear power is the fourth largest source of electricity in india. Nuclear fission is a process where a heavy nucleus is spitted into two or more smaller nuclei.
Nuclear reactor nuclear reactor is the main component of nuclear power plant and nuclear fuel is subjected to nuclear fission. Nuclear atomic power plant advantages of nuclear power plant. Explanation of nuclear power plant block diagram with animation. On june 27 1954 the worlds first nuclear power plant to generate electricity for a power grid started operations at obninsk ussr.
Explanation of thermal power plant block diagram. Since electrical power can not be. The nuclear fuel once used in nuclear power plant is removed from the reactor and stored in a pool of water for about 7 10 years. Space required is less when compared with other power plants.
How nuclear power plants work nuclear energy animation duration. Alabama powers plant miller how electricity is generated 3d animated tour duration. Electricity was generated for the first time ever by a nuclear reactor on december 20 1951 at the ebr i experimental station near arco idaho in the united states. Modern power plants have an extensive electrical distribution system to provide reliable power to all of the support equipment in the power plant.
That steam then drives turbines to generate electricity source. A nuclear power plant uses much less fuel than a fossil fuel plant. How nuclear power plants work nuclear energy. The block diagram of nuclear power plant shown in figure block diagram of nuclear power plant.
As of 2013 india has 7 nuclear power plant with 21 nuclear reactor having an installed capacity of 5780 mw. Nuclear power plant 1. Enriched uranium typically is formed into 1 inch long 25 centimeter long pellets each with approximately the same diameter as a dime. 1 metric tonne of uranium fuel 3 million metric tonnes of coal 12 million barrels.