Nuclear topic study

Nuclear topic study

# Nuclear Power Plants Topic Study

## Basics of Nuclear Power
- Nuclear fission
- Nuclear fusion
- Radioactive decay
- Energy release in nuclear reactions

## Components of a Nuclear Power Plant
- Nuclear reactor
  - Control rods
  - Fuel rods
  - Moderator
  - Coolant
- Steam generator
- Turbine
- Generator
- Condenser

## Nuclear Reactor Types
- Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)
- Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
- Heavy Water Reactor (HWR)
- Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR)
- Advanced Reactor Concepts

## Nuclear Fuel Cycle
- Uranium mining
- Uranium enrichment
- Fuel fabrication
- Reactor operation
- Spent fuel storage and disposal

## Safety and Regulation
- Nuclear safety systems
- Emergency preparedness
- Radiation protection
- Nuclear regulatory bodies
- Risk assessment and mitigation

## Nuclear Waste Management
- High-level radioactive waste
- Low-level radioactive waste
- Waste disposal methods
  - Geologic repositories
  - Deep geological disposal
  - Interim storage facilities

## Nuclear Accidents and Disasters
- Three Mile Island
- Chernobyl
- Fukushima
- Lessons learned
- Safety improvements

## Environmental Impacts
- Air emissions
- Water usage and discharge
- Land use
- Wildlife and ecosystem impacts
- Carbon footprint comparison

## Nuclear Power and Energy Policy
- Global nuclear power capacity
- Nuclear energy and climate change
- Nuclear power phase-out
- Nuclear energy and sustainable development
- Public perception and acceptance