May 19, 2025 · Nuclear reactors are the heart of a nuclear power plant. They contain and control nuclear chain reactions that produce heat through a physical process called fission.

A nuclear power plant (NPP), [1] also known as a nuclear power station (NPS), nuclear generating station (NGS) or atomic power station (APS) is a thermal power station in which the heat …

Nov 11, 2025 · How does a nuclear power plant work? Inside nuclear power plants, nuclear reactors and their equipment contain and control the chain reactions, most commonly fuelled …

Inside a nuclear power plant is a nuclear reactor where heavy elements, like plutonium or uranium, fuel nuclear fission reactions. These elements are contained in fuel rods. The fuel …

Mar 16, 2025 · An easy-to-understand introduction to what happens inside a nuclear power plant, with photos and diagrams showing how everything works!

5 days ago · This full-length educational documentary explains the complete nuclear power generation process, from uranium fuel preparation and controlled nuclear reactions to steam …

How does a nuclear reactor work? Nuclear reactors are, fundamentally, large kettles, which are used to heat water to produce enormous amounts of low-carbon electricity. They come in …

In a typical nuclear power plant, water flows over the fuel rods in the reactor core to cool it. This heat raises the temperature of the water causing it to turn into steam.

Aug 21, 2023 · Nuclear fuel—uranium Uranium is the fuel most widely used by nuclear plants for nuclear fission. Uranium is considered a nonrenewable energy source, even though it is a …

Aug 19, 2025 · When the electricity is made from atoms splitting apart, it's called nuclear energy. All power plants convert heat into electricity using steam. At nuclear power plants, the heat to …