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7.2 Nonrenewable Energy- Nuclear Sources (nuclear sources (disadvantages…
7.2 Nonrenewable Energy- Nuclear Sources
nuclear sources
a nuclear power plant is a highly complex and costly system designed to perform a relatively simple task. it creates heat by a controlled nuclear fission reaction
nuclei are struck by a neutron
advantages of nuclear power
low CO2 emissions, no toxic emissions
the power plant itself as a low environmental impact and low risk of an accident
disadvantages of nuclear power
high cost
low net energy
threat of nuclear weapons
nuclear waste
synfuels(processed from coal)
pros
burning- lower toxic pollutants
cons
burning- higher C02
nuclear
pros
low CO2 emissions, no toxic emission from friction reaction
cons
extremely expensive
low net energy
extremely hazardous waste
threat of nuclear weapons development