How Nuclear Power Plants Work

Nuclear power is derived from the nucleus of atoms. In a nuclear power plant, a reactor uses heavy elements like plutonium or uranium to fuel fission reactions, generating heat. This heat is transferred to a coolant, which moves to a steam generator, forming steam. The steam drives a turbine, producing kinetic energy, which is converted into electricity by a generator. The electricity is then prepared for transmission. A cooling system condenses the steam back into water, which is reused, while the cooling water is released back into the environment.

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