Differences Between Nuclear and Fossil-Fueled Plants
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Why is it important for a nuclear power plant to be constructed away from human habitation?

  • To prevent pollution of the air with human activities
  • To minimize health hazards to workers and the community (correct)
  • To reduce noise pollution in residential areas
  • To allow for easier access to workers' homes
  • What design improvements are involved in the Narora Atomic Power Project (NAPP)?

  • Safety nets, emergency lighting, and fire extinguishing equipment
  • Single containment system, reactor vessel and end shield assemblies, and suppression pool (correct)
  • Fusion reactor technology, advanced cooling towers, and underground waste disposal
  • Solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal systems
  • What are the three main sources of radioactive contamination of the air in nuclear power plants?

  • Fission of nuclei of nuclear fuels, impact of neutron fluxes, and fuel element damage (correct)
  • Fusion of nuclei of nuclear fuels, heat from the primary cooling system, and fuel element detonation
  • Chemical reactions, combustion, and convection currents
  • Solar radiation, humidity, and wind direction
  • What is the purpose of an exclusion zone around a nuclear power plant?

    <p>To prevent public habitation in close proximity to the plant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should waste water from a nuclear power plant be purified?

    <p>To avoid environmental contamination from radioactive materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of having two independent shutdown systems in a nuclear power plant?

    <p>To ensure redundancy and safety in case of emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the design of an integral reactor vessel contribute to the safety of a nuclear power plant?

    <p>It provides a sturdy containment structure for radioactive materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is total double containment with a suppression pool important in a nuclear power plant?

    <p>To enhance safety by containing potential leaks or spills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why should materials used in the construction of a nuclear power plant meet required standards?

    <p>To ensure structural integrity and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What negative effects can radioactive air contamination have on surrounding forests?

    <p>Health hazards to wildlife and negative impacts on forest ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

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