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| 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: Can you provide me with more information with respect to your basis. For example, nuclear energy for ...
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| Ph.D research topics | 8/27/2009 |
Q: I am looking for suggestions on research topics for a Ph.D. thesis in Nuclear Engineering. I have ...
A: so very sorry for not getting back to you sooner. i love to have the opportunity to suggest research ...
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| Useful isotopes from fission | 6/1/2009 |
Q: Isotopes from fission are generally regarded as a problem. Aren't there important uses for some of ...
A: Sorry for taking so long to answer your question. Swamped at work lately. You bet there are good ...
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| reuse of nuclear waste fuel | 4/7/2009 |
Q: You may be interested that I,like you,volunteer here under the screename tbaarr and may be able to ...
A: I like your thinking, but it still won't work :( For effective heat transfer, you would need a fluid ...
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| reuse of nuclear waste fuel | 4/7/2009 |
Q: You may be interested that I,like you,volunteer here under the screename tbaarr and may be able to ...
A: OK. The tank would not reach boiling temperature. Only the cladding, right next to the fuel inside ...
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| reuse of nuclear waste fuel | 4/2/2009 |
Q: You may be interested that I,like you,volunteer here under the screename tbaarr and may be able to ...
A: com! Please see below for response to your questions. 1. Is not the temp that is permenantly put ...
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| research homework | 3/13/2009 |
Q: whats the chemical name of the radioactive substance used in a nuclear powerstation?
A: A typical nuclear power station in the U.S. is fueled with uranium (U235 and U238). During the ...
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| nuclear reactor waste | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Is the critera for disposing of nuclear waste from the newer generation reactors different from ...
A: The short answer is no. The long answer is that there is no clear criteria for long term disposal of ...
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| Career vs. Compensation | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I am a Grad student, at a very(somewhat) prestigious Northeastern school. I am doing a PhD, well ...
A: I would always suggest the PhD. Not for the pay, but for the experience. Getting a PhD involves a ...
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| how much energy does a nuclear plant generate | 10/28/2008 |
Q: about how many houses would a standard size nuclear power plant give power to? about how large is a ...
A: Nuclear power plants range in many sizes. A typical nuclear power plant in the U.S. produces about ...
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| Canned reactor cooling pumps for AP 1000 | 9/26/2008 |
Q: We are looking ath this reactor technology and read that the reactor coolant pumps are "canned" and ...
A: The AP1000 reactor coolant pumps are high-inertia, high-reliability, low-maintenance, hermetically ...
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| Nuclear Power Plants | 4/28/2008 |
Q: How much does it cost to build and maintain a nuclear power plant?
A: This article from the world nuclear association gives a good overview of where the major ...
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| nuclear reactions | 2/10/2008 |
Q: what are the differences between nuclear and chemical reactions
A: From wikipedia... A chemical reaction is a process that always results in the interconversion of ...
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| purpose of a reflector in a nuclear reactor | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I am looking to understand what the purpose of a reflector within a nuclear reactor has? And, could ...
A: In order to sustain a fission chain reaction, neutrons must be reflected back into the reactor core. ...
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| Nuclear Fusion Topology | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Hell Dr. Welter Can you please tell me the reason that doughnuts (Donuts) are used to contain a ...
A: At the temperatures required for fusion, the fuel is in the form of a plasma with very good ...
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| Nuclear power | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I am a Year 10 student (England) doing a piece of GCSE coursework on whether Britain needs more ...
A: Good questions. Let me dig back through some of my previously answered questions and recap them for ...
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| Is neutron-neutron fusion easier to facilitate than proton-proton fusion? | 12/27/2007 |
Q: Neutron-neutron fusion is an example of nuclear fusion because neutrons are nucleons. Is it possible ...
A: Although neutron-neutron fusion is theoretically possible, it produces considerably less energy than ...
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| actinides | 12/26/2007 |
Q: I have three questions about Gen.IV reactors: 1- why control rods in GFR inserted from the bottom of ...
A: In theory it is possible under a program such as the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership ...
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| actinides | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I have three questions about Gen.IV reactors: 1- why control rods in GFR inserted from the bottom of ...
A: Sorry for the delay! Holiday time, you know. 1. Why control rods in GFR inserted from the bottom ...
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| Drawbacks | 12/15/2007 |
Q: What are the main Drawbacks of Nuclear power? ANSWER: Good question! Every energy source has pros ...
A: Sadly, that is completely false. Plants are run at their rated power, which is what their safety ...
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| Drawbacks | 12/14/2007 |
Q: What are the main Drawbacks of Nuclear power? ANSWER: Good question! Every energy source has pros ...
A: There is actually a large range in power output of US power plants. Typically they are ~1200 MW(e), ...
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| Drawbacks | 12/13/2007 |
Q: What are the main Drawbacks of Nuclear power?
A: Good question! Every energy source has pros and cons. It is unrealistic to think that any energy ...
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| nuclear power | 11/19/2007 |
Q: how many nuclear power plants are there in the world
A: As of 2004, nuclear power provided 6.5% of the world's energy and 15.7% of the world's electricity, ...
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| nuclear power | 9/6/2007 |
Q: How is the power of Nuclear power formed..as in to say how does nuclear get its power.
A: Conventional nuclear power plants rely on nuclear fission to provide power. Uranium atoms are split ...
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| Breeder Reactors | 7/7/2007 |
Q: Why did Jimmy Carter essentially ban breeder reactors? Don't they produce less radio active waste ...
A: Actually, Jimmy Carter banned reprocessing of spent nuclear fuel, which is part of the breeder ...
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| Nuclear fusion | 7/1/2007 |
Q: If the primary problem with fusion is containment, would it not be possible to use leached out salt ...
A: Sorry for the delay, but I wasn't exactly sure how to answer this question. So I asked one of my ...
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| Nuclear fusion | 6/29/2007 |
Q: If the primary problem with fusion is containment, would it not be possible to use leached out salt ...
A: OK...that's probably the most interesting question I've ever gotten. Based on the nonproliferation ...
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| nuclear energy | 6/5/2007 |
Q: how can i make people more aware of nuclear energy ANSWER: Hmm...that is a very interesting ...
A: Wow! Excellent initiative! Here's a link to the American Nuclear Society Communication Toolkit ...
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| Going nuclear... | 5/19/2007 |
Q: How many nuclear power plants would be needed to satisfy the United States’ energy needs and at the ...
A: I'm thinking that you are asking me how many plants it would take to power all of the US with ...
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| Alternative Energy?? | 5/9/2007 |
Q: Ok. I'm going to play devil's advocate and say, "There are alternative fuels instead of nuclear ...
A: Let's start by defining some terms, so that we're on the same page. Fuel is a substance that can be ...
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| radiation | 5/8/2007 |
Q: how can make radiations normal for humans?is their any equipment to prevent radiation?explain
A: Well...actually, most people don't know, but humans ARE radioactive. You are made up of chemicals, ...
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| nuclear power plants | 5/4/2007 |
Q: What are the odds of dying because of a nuclear power plant?
A: The 1975 WASH-1400 study conducted by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission ...
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| nuclear power plants | 5/4/2007 |
Q: What are some startling facts or stats. about these plants that show their good side and that they ...
A: Interesting question. Here are some less known facts about nuclear power in the US: -There are 104 ...
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| nuclear power | 5/12/2006 |
Q: What are the advantages of nuclear power over other energy resources? Will building a plant create ...
A: In my personal opinion, comparing the advantages and disadvantage of different energy system isn't ...
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| nuclear power in iran | 5/2/2005 |
Q: what is your idia about nuclear power in iran.what you think about the end of negotiasions. thanks
A: Well, my personal opinion any is that country capable of maintaining safe nuclear power for ...
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| Gen IV and Hydrogen Economy | 2/24/2005 |
Q: As a team policy debate student I've been researching nuclear and hydrogen technologies and was ...
A: This is an interesting one. First let me direct you to the American Nuclear Society's web site on ...
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| Nuclear fusion | 11/28/2004 |
Q: I am required to interview an expert for a science paper. I was hoping you could anwer these ...
A: Well...I'm not really on expert on fusion, but I think I can answer your questions. 1. Nuclear ...
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| nuclear reactor | 7/31/2004 |
Q: why does a nuclear reactor have a dome shape and not any other shape?
A: Let me provide a little background information before I address your answer. A nuclear reactor can ...
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| Pool entrainment setup | 4/26/2004 |
Q: If one would like to set up an experiment to model pool entrainment, what would be the correct way ...
A: First I would consider the relatistic effects of pool entrainment in high gravitational fields. ...
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| Fusion | 3/21/2003 |
Q: my name is Paul. I am interested in acquiring information on fusion for a school paper I am ...
A: Let's get right to your questions... 1. What is your educational background and job title? Reactor ...
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| Reactors | 1/18/2003 |
Q: Doctor; I am a student in Hacettepe University(Turkey) - Nuclear Department Please,can you give me ...
A: For each category of reactor, Pressurized Water Reactors (PWRs), Boiling Water Reactors (BWRs), ...
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| Advanced Reactors | 11/26/2002 |
Q: Do you feel that the current PWR's are safe and economical? Which advanced reactor do you feel is ...
A: Current PWRs are safe! The only major accident in the US industry has been TMI. Of which no release ...
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| getting information | 10/9/2002 |
Q: I am a nuclear engineering student. I heard about using of natural circulation in reactors cooling. ...
A: Natural circulation cooling is a method for removing core heat sink capacity without the use of ...
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| Ph.D. Thesis | 7/27/2002 |
Q: I am looking for suggestions on research topics for a Ph.D. thesis in Mechanical Engineering. I ...
A: Wow, you need a topic for a PhD. I have a couple of friends in the NE department at Florida. I think ...
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