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Nuclear Power/Questions Answered by Expert Willliam S. Linnell
| Subject | Date Asked |
| safety | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: how dangerous is an industrial accident at a nuclear power plant that does not directly involve the ... A: Any industrial accident at a nuclear power plant which triggers an automatic shutdown is potentially ... | |
| Efficiency | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: In terms of the cost of operating a plant versus the amount of power it produces, which is more ... A: Coal has always been cheaper than nuclear to produce. Of course, both forms of energy have serious ... | |
| Other forms of energy other than nuclear or coal | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: What other forms of productive energy can the U.S use other than forms such as coal and nuclear? ... A: Bobo, Sorry not to get back to you before. You may have already gotten an answer to your question, ... | |
| Nuclear Energy V. Coal Energy | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Why does the U.S not rely more on nuclear energy compared to coal energy? What are some advantages ... A: First it is important to point out that we have many options for generating energy. We do not, and ... | |
| Can the use of nuclear energy be justified? | 9/28/2009 |
| Q: Can the use of nuclear energy be justified? What are the facts, stastistics & case studies regarding ... A: While the use of nuclear power can be justified in such applications as submarines or aircraft ... | |
| Uranium | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: if we make electricity from 10gram of uranium instead of making an atomic bomb so how long this ... A: The electricity will typically be used instantly, although it could be stored for a short period in ... | |
| question about power plant generators and wiring to our homes | 5/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a nuclear power plant about 12 miles from our house. We even took a tour of a nearby building ... A: Generators "make" electricity by spinning copper wire inside magnets. Nuclear plants accomplish ... | |
| earth sciences | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: give me a list of comparative reasons for prefering nuclear energy to others ? A: Nuclear energy has limited advantages due to its cost and environmental problems. In navy ships and ... | |
| nuclear energy | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: Considering the age of the current nuclear plants in the U.S.and the high cost of building new ... A: The long term viability for nuclear power is nil. The costs of new construction alone are so high ... | |
| Gas fuelled electricity vs other resources | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: If we compare the gas fuelled electricity vs coal fuelled and wind power. Then I want the answers to ... A: Windpower is the cheapest to operate because the fuel source is free. Once the machinery is in ... | |
| energy | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: hey i have to make a presentation about why uranium is a bad energy source so i was wondering if you ... A: Uranium or nuclear power is a bad energy source because it is the most expensive source of energy ... | |
| nuclear energy | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: What are the pros and cons of using nuclear energy? A: Nuclear energy provides Navy ships and submarines with enough power to operate for long periods ... | |
| nuclear question | 10/21/2008 |
| Q: what is the role of a chemical engineer in the nuclear industry- nuclear power plant as a case ... A: A chemical engineer could help by sampling and recording the harsh chemicals that are used in ... | |
| fission | 10/12/2008 |
| Q: what could be some environmental impacts using fission? A: The environmental impacts of fission include higher background radiation levels, with resulting ... | |
| what happens.. | 9/10/2008 |
| Q: What happens to the nucleus of an atom when an alpha or beta partical is lost? A: When a nucleus emits a beta particle, it loses one of its neutrons and gains one proton. Hence,its ... | |
Nuclear Power
Answers by Expert:
Willliam S. Linnell
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Expertise
I can answer questions about the viability of nuclear power versus other forms of energy, about the economics of nuclear plants and public policy issues.
Experience
Only two Commercial nuclear plants in the United States have shut down early. I led the successful fight to shut down one of them-the Maine Yankee plant which shut down 12 years early.
Organizations
NIRS (Nuclear Information & REsource Service)
Cheaper, Safer, Power: Co-founder and Spokesperson
Publications
Maine Nuclear Watch
Education/Credentials
B.A., American Studies, Colby College
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