HOW MUCH U-235 is in a nuclear reactor?

Uranium 235 consumption in a nuclear reactor A typical thermal reactor contains about 100 tons of uranium with an average enrichment of 2\% (do not confuse it with the enrichment of the fresh fuel, that is about 4\%).

How much energy does 1g of U-235 produce?

➢ 1 gram of U-235 gives 1011 joules. ➢ 1 gram of coal releases 20*103 joules.

How much does a 1000 MW nuclear power plant cost?

This year, the Westinghouse AP1000, a 1,000 MW nuclear power plant, costs $7 billion, operating at a capacity factor of 90\% for the 8,766 hours each year over its 60-year life, and will produce 473 billion kWhrs, more or less.

How is U-235 used in nuclear power plants?

In a nuclear reactor the uranium fuel is assembled in such a way that a controlled fission chain reaction can be achieved. The heat created by splitting the U-235 atoms is then used to make steam which spins a turbine to drive a generator, producing electricity.

What is the half life of U-235?

about 700 million years
The half-life of uranium-238 is about 4.5 billion years, uranium-235 about 700 million years, and uranium-234 about 25 thousand years.

HOW MUCH U-235 is consumed in a day?

=3.456×1013J.

How much energy does uranium-235 release?

The total binding energy released in fission of an atomic nucleus varies with the precise break up, but averages about 200 MeV* for U-235 or 3.2 x 10-11 joule. This is about 82 TJ/kg.

How much energy is released when 1 kg of coal is burned?

With a complete combustion or fission , approx. 8 kWh of heat can be generated from 1 kg of coal, approx.

How much does it cost to build a 1 MW power plant?

As an indicative guide 1MW solar power systems can start as cheap as $1,100,000 for a straight forward installation with cost effective products. There are some common factors that can influence the price of an installation: Quality, brand a reputation of solar products and solar installation company used.

Why is U-235 used instead of U 238?

U- 235 is a fissile isotope, meaning that it can split into smaller molecules when a lower-energy neutron is fired at it. U- 238 is a fissionable isotope, meaning that it can undergo nuclear fission, but the neutrons fired at it would need much more energy in order for fission to take place.