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"Congress should promote research into the next generation of nuclear plants and encourage investment in existing nuclear plants to expand a clean and unlimited source of energy."
- President George W. Bush, Speech at Central Aluminum, Columbus, Ohio, Oct. 30, 2003
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Nuclear Energy
-the world's largest source of emission-free energy. -nuclear power plants produce no controlled air pollutants, such as sulfur and particulates, or greenhouse gases. - the use of nuclear energy in place of other energy sources helps to keep the air clean, preserve the Earth's climate, avoid ground-level ozone formation and prevent acid rain.”
- Nuclear Energy Institute, November 2003, http://www.nei.org
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Source: http://canteach.candu.org/
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Pressurized Water Reactor Diagram
Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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The Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) Animated
Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Boiling Water Reactor Diagram
Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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PWR Diagram w/ 3 Turbines
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The Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) Animated
Source: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
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Reactor Coolant System• The system used to remove
energy from the reactor core and transfer that energy either directly or indirectly to the steam turbine.
• Varies with what kind of reactor is used. PWR versus BWR
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Main Steam System
• Works with feedwater system, turbine and condenser
• Carries heat energy to be converted into rotational energy in turbine shaft
• Valves are connected into the main steam pipes: safety relief valves (against overpressure in vessels)
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Condensate-Feedwater System