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Nuclear Power in India
How does a Nuclear Power Plant Work?
A pressurized heavy-water reactor (PHWR) is a nuclear reactor that uses heavy water (deuterium oxide D2O) as its coolant and neutron moderator. PHWRs frequently use natural uranium as fuel, but sometimes also use very low enriched uranium. The PHWRs are also more efficient than comparable Light Water Reactor as they produce more energy per kilogram of mined uranium. These advantages make PHWRs ideal for India's nuclear energy programme. Opponents of PHWRs cite the high cost of heavy water as a drawback. Heavy water does occur naturally, however in much smaller quantities than regular water. |
Nuclear Fission
Nuclear Fuel Reserves
Uranium
Thorium
Other Atomic Minerals found in India Beryllium: Its reserves are in the states of Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Zircon: It is found mainly in the coastal sand of Kerala. Antimony: It is found Himachal Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. Graphite: Odisha is the largest producer of graphite. Its largest reserve is in Ramanathpuram in Tamil Nadu. Its reserves are also in Jharkhand, Rajasthan and Andhra Pradesh. |
Nuclear Energy around the world
Tokyo Electric Power Co.'s (TEPCO) Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Japan is currently the world's largest nuclear power plant, with a net capacity of 7,965MW.
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