Answer to Question #215686 in Electrical Engineering for Nick

Question

Draw block diagram for Nuclear power generation plant. List out merits and demerits of the same.

Answer 1

Merits

Low Greenhouse Gas Emissions

High Power Output

Inexpensive Electricity

Nuclear Energy Doesn’t Rely On Fossil Fuels

Economic Impact

Demerits

Back-End Environmental Impact

Not A Renewable Fuel Source

Target For Terrorism

Past History Of Nuclear Accidents

High Up-Front And End Stage Cost