Why do spacecrafts not use nuclear fission for power?
Question by : Why do spacecrafts not use nuclear fission for power? Couldn’t nuclear energy greatly increase the speed and power of a space craft? @anonymous – what does mass have to do with anything if your are in a no gravity environment? Mass in terms of weight is only an issue in environments with […]
Nuclear Pioneers: EBR-1
Check out these fission power images: Nuclear Pioneers: EBR-1 Image by Idaho National Laboratory
Nuclear fallout at all levels, old outdated plant leaks or Fukushima IS CANCER kevin d. blanch
The existing plants in the United States are grossly inadequate, how can we keep building more when we cannot take care of the ones we have ploaded by MsMilkytheclown on Sep 20, 2011 Fairewinds Introduces a Japanese Language Edition and Identifies Safety Problems in all Reactors Designed Like Fukushima vimeo.com Gundersen expresses concerns that the […]
What are two advantages of using nuclear energy instead of oil and coal for energy?
Question by : What are two advantages of using nuclear energy instead of oil and coal for energy? What are two advantages of using nuclear energy instead of oil and coal for energy? Best answer: Answer by mark1) With Nuclear energy, you are not using a non-renewable resource 2) Does not release carbon / contribute […]
Q&A: Can you you control a nuclear fission reaction to power a spacecraft?
by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center Question by : Can you you control a nuclear fission reaction to power a spacecraft? Is it possible to contain a nuclear fission reaction (or better yet, fusion reaction) and direct the thrust from the reaction out the back of a spaceship in order to power it at 0.5 […]
Dr. Sue Ion on Nuclear Energy: Renaissance of a Low Carbon Energy Source
From Vision Media Productions. Sue Ion was recently BNFL’s Chief Technology Officer and President of the British Nuclear Energy Society (BNES). She is Vice President and Chairman of the Engineering Policy Committee of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a member of the UK Council for Science and Technology. Sue spoke on the renaissance of […]
How would the nuclear power plant explosion in Japan be different from the one in Chernobyl?
Question by Leopard Gecko 2.0: How would the nuclear power plant explosion in Japan be different from the one in Chernobyl? Also, If the nuclear power plant in Japan is already experiencing explosions why has it not been blown to pieces yet? Best answer: Answer by AlexBecause the explosions, while contaminated with radiation, were not […]
Nuclear Fission Part 1
Nuclear Fission at the molecular level explained.
How do fission and fusion produce energy?
Question by frostwizrd: How do fission and fusion produce energy? I’ve come to understand that in fission, the nucleus of an atom such as U-238 splits, and some mass is converted into energy, which brings Einstein’s famous equation into play. But what mass is converted into energy exactly? Also, with fusion, I’ve come to understand […]
What is a viable alternative to nuclear power generation?
by JamesReaFotos Question by Swtf: What is a viable alternative to nuclear power generation? Following Japan’s nuclear problems environmental groups are baying even more for ‘nuclear power generation’ banishment. Do they have an alternative power source? Wood? Coal? There are problems with these sources as well. Best answer: Answer by dawathere are many alternatives, but […]
How does the balance of power shift if Iran becomes a nuclear power?
Question by Mad Max: How does the balance of power shift if Iran becomes a nuclear power? It seems to me that it is inevitable that Iran becomes a nuclear power. Bush was unable to stop North Korea, and didn’t stop Iran. Obama is unlikely to go to war in order to stop Iran, and […]
Why does nuclear fission AND fusion release energy?
by carrierdetect Question by : Why does nuclear fission AND fusion release energy? The Sun undergoes nuclear fusion, combining hydrogen to form helium and so on, but it also releases light energy in the process. Nuclear fission (splitting the atom), however, also releases light and heat energy. How does this work? I would think that […]
Nuclear Power And You
Jon discusses his thoughts on the pros and cons of atomic energy – specifically, nuclear reactors within the United States. Dan Brown’s video on nuclear power — youtu.be – “The World According To Jon” In each episode Jon shares his opinionated and enlightened view of the world with you, by way of an unfiltered and […]
Q&A: Can a fusion drive engine be made from a ion-drive tuned to emit 500 keV protons and a supply of 11-Boron?
Question by : Can a fusion drive engine be made from a ion-drive tuned to emit 500 keV protons and a supply of 11-Boron? For rocket propulsion. The alpha particles in the product could be used to generate electric power, too. Best answer: Answer by Search first before you ask itNo. But a fusion reactor […]
Q&A: How does a nuclear power plant trace its energy all the way back to the sun?
by dharder9475 Question by : How does a nuclear power plant trace its energy all the way back to the sun? I am looking for something like a simple diagram or something that shows the sun and how it turns into nuclear energy. Best answer: Answer by Edwardfirst of all, nuclear energy is created through […]
Clean Tech Summit 2011 – Highlights – The Nuclear Debate (Pro)
In this highlight from the 2011 Clean Tech investor Summit, Peter Schwartz, Co-Founder and Chairman of the Global Business Network, explores the pro-side the nuclear power debate. In his talk he focuses on the role nuclear power plays as a vital component of clean energy policy and sustainability. Germany is speeding up plans to close […]
What are your thoughts on converting coal plants to Nuclear Power?
by JamesReaFotos Question by Dr Jello – AGW RIP 1980-2010: What are your thoughts on converting coal plants to Nuclear Power? Coal and other fuels produce tonnes of co2 every year. Half of all co2 created in the US is from power generation from coal power plants. By replacing these coal plants with nuclear, green […]
Nuclear reaction: converting silicon into nitrogen?
Question by : Nuclear reaction: converting silicon into nitrogen? For the nuclear reaction known to public, it is either converting a light element (hydrogen) into heavier element (helium), or from a heavy element (uranium, plutonium) into lighter element. All these reactions are exothermic because the starting elements are converted with the release of energy while […]
UAE Peaceful Nuclear Energy Program
The UAE needs electricity to maintain its rapid economic growth. In 2008 the UAE Government conducted an extensive study into the nation’s growing energy demands and electricity generation capacity. The study found that by 2020, the UAE’s energy demand will rise to more than 40000 MegaWatts — a rate of 9% per year, which is […]
Guitar Lesson – Chris Buono – Funk Fission – Pitch Modulation – Whammy Bar
FULL COURSE, TAB, JAM TRACKS: truefire.at More Free Guitar Lessons – bit.ly On Twitter – www.twitter.com On Facebook – www.truefire.com whammy bar (properly known as, yet mistakenly named the tremolo bar) for advanced pitch modulation duties. This is one of my specialties and definitely one of my favorite electric guitar tools. For the uninitiated these […]