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2008-11-06
Nuclear Power - Career vs. Compensation
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I would always suggest the PhD. Not for the pay, but for the experience. Getting a PhD involves a different level of understanding of a subject. A different level of critical thinking. The biggest thing...
2008-11-03
Nuclear Power - the sodium coolant of the Super Phneix fast reactor
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I can't say with certainty because I can't seem to find more detailed information, but they probably use the same general set-up as most commercial nuclear plants. There is a huge tank used to hold the...
2008-11-03
Nuclear Power - the sodium coolant of the Super Phneix fast reactor
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The coolant isn't pure sodium, it is a mixture of sodium and other metals such as Mercury, which is liquid at room temperatures. Nothing has to be done to keep it liquid, it is normally that way. Check...
2008-10-28
Nuclear Power - how much energy does a nuclear plant generate
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Hi Krisi, Nuclear power plants range in many sizes. A typical nuclear power plant in the U.S. produces about 1000 MWe of energy. This can power about 1 million homes. The actual nuclear core of say a...
2008-10-24
Energy Industry - Generate My Own Electricity
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US Windpower is the major producer in Northern Californias turbine farm. Other than using something already developed...I would not know where to get such a specialized piece of equipement. It might...
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