The Process Involved in the generation of Electricity using Nuclear Energy

The Process Involved in the generation of Electricity using Nuclear Energy

The following process entails generating electricity using nuclear energy. Nucleus is the positively charged central region of an atom, containing protons and neutrons. Atom is the basic unit of an element, composed of three major parts which are electrons, protons, and neutrons.  Energy is what holds the nucleus together.  Nuclear fission is process where the nucleus of an atom splits, releasing energy. Nuclear energy can be used to create electricity. The process use small rounded objects of a chemical element known as Uranium in a machine called reactor or power plant which controls the whole process.

In the machine container, particles of uranium disintegrate. As they do so, the atoms release tiny particles called fission products. These products cause other uranium atoms to divide further, starting a chain reaction. The energy released from this reaction creates heat.

The heat created by nuclear fission warms the reactors which is cooled by a cooling agent. In most case the cooling agent is usually water, but some nuclear reactors use liquid metal or molten salt. The cooling agent, heated by nuclear fission, produces vapor. The vapor due to pressure it has turns the turbines by its flowing consistent current. The turbines drive generators, or engines that create electricity.