What is Nuclear Energy? The Science of Nuclear Power
2022年11月15日 · Learn how nuclear energy is produced from the fission of uranium atoms in nuclear reactors, and how it is used to generate low-carbon electricity. Find out about the nuclear fuel cycle, radioactive waste management and the role of the IAEA in …
What are Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)? - International Atomic …
2023年9月13日 · SMRs are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW (e) per unit, which is about one-third of the generating capacity of traditional nuclear power reactors. SMRs are small, modular and can be factory-assembled and transported to a location for installation. They offer increased safety margins, reduced fuel requirements and potential …
Nuclear power reactors, reactor types and technologies | IAEA
2024年6月28日 · Learn about the types and technologies of nuclear power reactors, and how they produce energy by initiating and controlling a nuclear chain reaction. Find out the latest news and publications from the IAEA on reactor development and safety.
Meet Oklo, the Earth’s Two-billion-year-old only Known Natural …
2018年8月10日 · Oklo is a two-billion-year-old rock from Gabon that underwent natural fission due to high uranium concentration and water moderation. Learn how this phenomenon was discovered, how it differs from artificial fission, and why it …
IAEA Releases Nuclear Power Data and Operating Experience for …
2024年8月20日 · The IAEA provides annual publications on nuclear power reactors and operating experience based on data submitted by Member States. The 2023 data show nuclear power generation rose by 2.6 per cent, China led in newbuilds, and global ambitions for nuclear technology increased.
How China has Become the World's Fastest Expanding Nuclear …
China has 38 reactors in operation and 19 under construction, making it the world's fastest expanding nuclear power producer. It aims to lower its reliance on coal, limit CO2 emissions and export nuclear technology, but faces safety and economic issues.
Multimedia on Nuclear Reactor Physics | IAEA
Multimedia on Nuclear Reactor Physics has been developed and used by the Spanish Technical University of Catalonia-Barcelona Tech (UPC) for the UPC's master course programme in nuclear engineering, since 2001 and in cooperation with several organizations, including the IAEA.The IAEA considers Multimedia on Nuclear Reactor Physics a unique and very valuable learning …
What is Nuclear Fusion? - International Atomic Energy Agency
2023年8月3日 · Nuclear fusion is the process by which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a single heavier one while releasing massive amounts of energy. Learn about the scientific and technological aspects of fusion, its potential for clean and safe energy, and the international collaboration and research supported by the IAEA.
Thorium’s Long-Term Potential in Nuclear Energy: New IAEA Analysis
2023年3月13日 · Thorium is a potential alternative fuel for nuclear power, but it needs a driver, such as uranium or plutonium, to trigger and maintain a chain reaction. The IAEA report examines the benefits and the challenges of using thorium in different types of reactors, including water-cooled and molten-salt reactors.
Water cooled nuclear reactors (WCR) | IAEA
2024年7月30日 · Learn about the different types of water cooled reactors (WCRs), such as light water, heavy water and supercritical water reactors, and their features, advantages and challenges. WCRs account for more than 95 per cent of all operating civilian power reactors in the world and are the focus of ongoing research and development.