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Nuclear Reactors A nuclear reactor, formerly known as an atomic pile, is a device used to initiate and control a self-sustained nuclear chain reaction. Nuclear reactors are used at nuclear power Plants for electricity generation and in propulsion of ships. Heat from nuclear fission is passed to a working fluid (water or gas), which in … Read more
What is a Fuel Cell? A fuel cell is an electrochemical device that converts chemical energy from a fuel into electrical energy and heat. Fuel cells are similar to batteries in that they both convert chemical energy into electrical energy, but fuel cells do not run down and need to be recharged. Instead, they can … Read more
QUICK REVISION ( ARTICLE:3, SCIENCE): TYPE OF Nuclear Reactors COMPONENTS OF NUCLEAR REACTOR: Fuel: Usually pellets of uranium oxide (UO2) arranged in tubes to form fuel rods. The rods are arranged into fuel assemblies in the reactor core • Moderator: This is material which slows down the neutrons released … Read more
QUICK REVISION ( ARTICLE:3, SCIENCE): Type Of Nuclear Reactors COMPONENTS OF NUCLEAR REACTOR: Fuel: Usually pellets of uranium oxide (UO2) arranged in tubes to form fuel rods. The rods are arranged into fuel assemblies in the reactor core Moderator: This is material which slows down the neutrons released from fission so … Read more
Fuel Cells: The Future of Energy? Fuel cells are electrochemical devices that convert the chemical energy of a fuel, typically hydrogen, into electrical energy through a chemical reaction. Unlike batteries, which store energy, fuel cells continuously generate electricity as long as fuel and oxidant are supplied. This technology holds immense potential for a cleaner and … Read more