Is the nuclear generator 100 efficient explain?

Is the nuclear generator 100 efficient explain?
by

1 Answer

Answer :

No, it's not. Energy is lost through waste heat (from thereaction) and energy loss from the decay of the nuclear fuel at theheart of the reactor.
by
selected by

Related questions

What is the most efficient solar electrical energy generator?

Description : What is the most efficient solar electrical energy generator?

Last Answer : Solar thermal energy technology is more efficient than photovoltaics. So when you want to heat water it's not a good idea to use electricity generated by photovoltaics. If you want to use a ... heated oil also at night. This technology has been proposed for the Desertec project in the Sahara.

Is a Diesel Generator more efficient than a gas one?

Description : Is a Diesel Generator more efficient than a gas one?

Last Answer : No, it's actually less efficent.

Which electric generator is most energy efficient?

Description : Which electric generator is most energy efficient?

Last Answer : It's hard to say which electric generator is "most" fuel efficient. It depends on the type of fuel it uses, for one thing, and most popular generators are powered by natural gas or diesel. ... much fuel each generator uses, also consider the wattage, or else you may be comparing apples to Oranges.

Why is nuclear energy efficient?

Description : Why is nuclear energy efficient?

Last Answer : TRUE

Which of the following station is least efficient........ A.Nuclear power plant B.Diesel power station C.Thermal power station D.None of the above

Description : Which of the following station is least efficient........ A.Nuclear power plant B.Diesel power station C.Thermal power station D.None of the above

Last Answer : Ans: C

Gas cooling as compared to water cooling of nuclear reactors (A) Cannot attain a high temperature (B) Is more efficient as gas has a higher specific heat (C) Can produce only saturated steam for feeding to power turbine (D) None of these

Description : Gas cooling as compared to water cooling of nuclear reactors (A) Cannot attain a high temperature (B) Is more efficient as gas has a higher specific heat (C) Can produce only saturated steam for feeding to power turbine (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

Which of the following nuclear reactors is the most efficient thermodynamically while operating between the same temperature and pressure limits of the reactor? (A) Molten sodium cooled (B) CO2 gas cooled (C) Pressurised water (D) Boiling water

Description : Which of the following nuclear reactors is the most efficient thermodynamically while operating between the same temperature and pressure limits of the reactor? (A) Molten sodium cooled (B) CO2 gas cooled (C) Pressurised water (D) Boiling water

Last Answer : (D) Boiling water

An ideal coolant for a nuclear reactor should (A) Be a good absorber of neutrons (B) Be capable of attaining high temperature, only when it is pressurised (C) Have high density, but low heat transfer co-efficient (D) Be free from radiation damage and non-corrosive

Description : An ideal coolant for a nuclear reactor should (A) Be a good absorber of neutrons (B) Be capable of attaining high temperature, only when it is pressurised (C) Have high density, but low heat transfer co-efficient (D) Be free from radiation damage and non-corrosive

Last Answer : (D) Be free from radiation damage and non-corrosive

What purpose does a generator serve in a hybrid vehicle? (a) It converts nuclear energy 6more nuclear energy. (b)It converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. (c) It converts chemical energy into electrical energy. (d)It converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Description : What purpose does a generator serve in a hybrid vehicle? (a) It converts nuclear energy 6more nuclear energy. (b)It converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. (c) It converts chemical energy into electrical energy. (d)It converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.

Last Answer : (b)It converts mechanical energy into electrical energy.

What is the reason inventors have not been able to invent a machine that is 100 efficient is?

Description : What is the reason inventors have not been able to invent a machine that is 100 efficient is?

Last Answer : Feel Free to Answer

Are turbines 100 percent efficient?

Description : Are turbines 100 percent efficient?

Last Answer : Basically, almost NO physical process is 100% efficient.

For the best results of efficient combustion, high speed diesel engines need an approximate cetane number of a. 100 b. 50 c. 10 d. 5

Description : For the best results of efficient combustion, high speed diesel engines need an approximate cetane number of a. 100 b. 50 c. 10 d. 5

Last Answer : ANSWER b. 50

Maximum viscosity of tar/PCM/fuel oil for easy and efficient atomisation in conventional burner is __________ centistokes (or 100 Redwood I seconds). (A) 5 (B) 25 (C) 50 (D) 100

Description : Maximum viscosity of tar/PCM/fuel oil for easy and efficient atomisation in conventional burner is __________ centistokes (or 100 Redwood I seconds). (A) 5 (B) 25 (C) 50 (D) 100

Last Answer : (B) 25

The Reynolds number of the liquid was increased 100 fold for a laminar falling film used for gas-liquid contacting. Assuming penetrating theory is applicable, the fold increase in the mass transfer co-efficient (Kc ) for the same system is(A) 100(B) 10(C) 5(D) 1.

Description : The Reynolds number of the liquid was increased 100 fold for a laminar falling film used for gas-liquid contacting. Assuming penetrating theory is applicable, the fold increase in the mass transfer co-efficient (Kc ) for the same system is. (A) 100 (B) 10 (C) 5 (D) 1

Last Answer : (B) 10

Steam side heat transfer co-efficient in an evaporator is in the range of __________ kcal/hr.m2°C. (A) 10-50 (B) 100-500 (C) 1000-1500 (D) 5000-15000

Description : Steam side heat transfer co-efficient in an evaporator is in the range of __________ kcal/hr.m2°C. (A) 10-50 (B) 100-500 (C) 1000-1500 (D) 5000-15000

Last Answer : (D) 5000-15000

Overall heat transfer co-efficient for cooling of hydrocarbons by water is about (A) 50 -100 Kcal/hr.m2 .°C (B) 50 -100 W/m2 .°K (C) 50 -100 BTU/hr. ft. 2°F (D) 1000 - 1500 BTU/hr. ft. 2°F

Description : Overall heat transfer co-efficient for cooling of hydrocarbons by water is about (A) 50 -100 Kcal/hr.m2 .°C (B) 50 -100 W/m2 .°K (C) 50 -100 BTU/hr. ft. 2°F (D) 1000 - 1500 BTU/hr. ft. 2°F

Last Answer : (C) 50 -100 BTU/hr. ft. 2°F

A thin, flat & square plate measuring 2 m × 2 m is freely hanging in ambient air at 25°C. It is exposed to the solar radiation falling on one side of the plate at the rate of 500 W/m2. The plate temperature will remain constant at 30°C, if the convective heat transfer co-efficient is __________ W/m2 °C. (A) 50 (B) 100 (C) 150 (D) 200

Description : A thin, flat & square plate measuring 2 m 2 m is freely hanging in ambient air at 25°C. It is exposed to the solar radiation falling on one side of the plate at the rate of 500 W/m2. The plate temperature will ... heat transfer co-efficient is __________ W/m2 °C. (A) 50 (B) 100 (C) 150 (D) 200

Last Answer : (B) 100

For calculating the tractive force along an upgrade of an asphalt road, the most probable value of the co-efficient of traction resistance is assumed (A) 1/10 (B) 1/20 (C) 1/30 (D) 1/100

Description : For calculating the tractive force along an upgrade of an asphalt road, the most probable value of the co-efficient of traction resistance is assumed (A) 1/10 (B) 1/20 (C) 1/30 (D) 1/100

Last Answer : Answer: Option D

A four pole turbogenerator is used in conjunction with a 160 pole propulsion motor. If the generator is turning at 3,200 RPM, what is the current speed of the propeller? A. 40 RPM B. 60 RPM C. 80 RPM D. 100 RPM

Description : A four pole turbogenerator is used in conjunction with a 160 pole propulsion motor. If the generator is turning at 3,200 RPM, what is the current speed of the propeller? A. 40 RPM B. 60 RPM C. 80 RPM D. 100 RPM

Last Answer : Answer: C

A vessel is equipped with two ship's service generators. Generator #1 is rated at 900 kw and generator #2 is rated at 600 kw. During parallel operation, with a hotel load of 1,000 kw, what should be the kw load on generator #2? A. 100 kw B. 400 kw C. 500 kw D. 600 kw

Description : A vessel is equipped with two ship's service generators. Generator #1 is rated at 900 kw and generator #2 is rated at 600 kw. During parallel operation, with a hotel load of 1,000 kw, what should be the kw load on generator #2? A. 100 kw B. 400 kw C. 500 kw D. 600 kw

Last Answer : Answer: B

The distance between a generator and its load is 100 feet. What would be the approximate total voltage drop across a two wire supply cable if the current were 5.5 amperes and the resistance of the wire were 2.525 ohms per 1,000 feet? A. 0.5 volts B. 1.38 volts C. 1.90 volts D. 2.77 volts

Description : The distance between a generator and its load is 100 feet. What would be the approximate total voltage drop across a two wire supply cable if the current were 5.5 amperes and the resistance of the wire were 2.525 ohms per 1,000 feet? A. 0.5 volts B. 1.38 volts C. 1.90 volts D. 2.77 volts

Last Answer : Answer: D

A power system has 100 buses including 10 generator buses. For the load flow analysis using Newton-Raphson method in polar coordinates, the size of the Jacobian is a) 189x189 b) 100x100 c) 90x90 d) 180x180

Description : A power system has 100 buses including 10 generator buses. For the load flow analysis using Newton-Raphson method in polar coordinates, the size of the Jacobian is a) 189x189 b) 100x100 c) 90x90 d) 180x180

Last Answer : a) 189x189

The inertia constant of a 100 MVA, 11 kV water wheel generator is 4. The energy stored in the rotor at the

Description : The inertia constant of a 100 MVA, 11 kV water wheel generator is 4. The energy stored in the rotor at the synchronous speed is: A) 400 Mega Joule B) 400 Kilo Joule C) 25 Mega Joule D) 25 Kilo Joule

Last Answer : The inertia constant of a 100 MVA, 11 kV water wheel generator is 4. The energy stored in the rotor at the synchronous speed is: 400 Mega Joule

A 3-phase 11 kV generator feeds power to a constant power unity power factor load of 100 MW through a

Description : A 3-phase 11 kV generator feeds power to a constant power unity power factor load of 100 MW through a 3-phase transmission line. The line-to line voltage at the terminals of the machine is maintained constant at 11 kV. The per ... 11 kV is  (A) 100 MVAR (B) 10.1 MVAR (C) -100 MVAR (D) -10.1 MVAR

Last Answer : A 3-phase 11 kV generator feeds power to a constant power unity power factor load of 100 MW through a 3-phase transmission line. The line-to line voltage at the terminals of the machine is maintained ... load to increase the line-to-line voltage at the load terminals to 11 kV is -10.1 MVAR

A 100 MVA, 11 KV, 3-phase, 50 Hz, 8—pole synchronous generator has an inertia constant H equal to

Description : A 100 MVA, 11 KV, 3-phase, 50 Hz, 8—pole synchronous generator has an inertia constant H equal to 4 seconds. The stored energy in the rotor of the generator at synchronous speed will be  A) 100 MJ B) 400 MJ C) 800 MJ D) 12.5 MJ

Last Answer : 800

If shunt generator delivers 100 A at 200 V, and the resistance of the shunt field and armature are...

Description :  If shunt generator delivers 100 A at 200 V, and the resistance of the shunt field and armature are 100 ohm and 0.01 ohm respectively, the generated e.m.f. will be : -  a) 212 V b) 205 V c) 210 V d) 201.02 V

Last Answer :  If shunt generator delivers 100 A at 200 V, and the resistance of the shunt field and armature are 100 ohm and 0.01 ohm respectively, the generated e.m.f. will be : - 201.02 V

A 60 Hz, 4 pole turbo generator rated 100 MVA, 13.8 KV has an inertia constant of 10 MJ/MVA. Find the stored...

Description : A 60 Hz, 4 pole turbo generator rated 100 MVA, 13.8 KV has an inertia constant of 10 MJ/MVA. Find the stored energy in the rotor at synchronous speed.  (A) 10 MJ (B) 100 J (C) 1000 J (D) 1000 MJ 

Last Answer : c