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A [[power plant]] that uses the [[energy]] derived from controlled (non-explosive) [[nuclear reaction]]s to generate [[power]] such as [[electricity]]. Currently, nuclear power plants use the [[heat]] energy derived from [[nuclear fission]] reactions to generate [[steam]], which in turn is used to generate power. The power from the nuclear power plant can be electrical, commonly sold commercially similarly to other [[electric power plant]]s, or can provide direct mechanical drive power, typically used for ship propulsion mostly in Navy ships. There are several types of nuclear plants depending on the type of [[nuclear reactor]] used. Currently, the two most common types are [[pressurized water reactor]]s (PWR) and [[boiling water reactor]]s (BWR). | |||
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Revision as of 23:10, 30 October 2012
A power plant that uses the energy derived from controlled (non-explosive) nuclear reactions to generate power such as electricity. Currently, nuclear power plants use the heat energy derived from nuclear fission reactions to generate steam, which in turn is used to generate power. The power from the nuclear power plant can be electrical, commonly sold commercially similarly to other electric power plants, or can provide direct mechanical drive power, typically used for ship propulsion mostly in Navy ships. There are several types of nuclear plants depending on the type of nuclear reactor used. Currently, the two most common types are pressurized water reactors (PWR) and boiling water reactors (BWR).