Analysis of Nuclear Power Plants as Energy Sources - MCE Sem 2 Report

This report provides an overview of nuclear power plants as a source of electrical energy. It begins with an introduction highlighting the potential of nuclear power for low-cost, low-pollution energy generation, while also acknowledging associated challenges. The main body of the report discusses the current global landscape of nuclear power, including the number of plants under construction and the varying approaches of different countries, such as Germany's phase-out plan and Italy's opposition. It explores the economic aspects, including the high initial costs of nuclear power plants and their lower operational costs. The report concludes by summarizing the positive and negative aspects of nuclear technology. References include sources from the World Nuclear Association and other relevant publications. The report is based on the provided assignment brief which included an article about nuclear power's current status and future potential.

SAYYED BAKHTIYAR INAMDAR
MONDAY 12:00 - 14:00
NUCLEAR POWER
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................................3
MAIN BODY..................................................................................................................................3
CONCLUSION................................................................................................................................3
REFERENCES................................................................................................................................4
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INTRODUCTION
This study is based on the nuclear power plant which are used to produce electrical energy.
There are many countries considering it as one of the best way to generate energy at lower cost
with low operation cost and less pollution. Along with these there are some challenges and
concerns associated with these technology. This report is providing brief of nuclear power plant
as source of electrical energy.
MAIN BODY
According to World Nuclear Association there are 70 new nuclear power plants are under
construction process (Anderson R., Nuclear power: Energy for the future or relic of the past?.
2015). Due to low operation cost of nuclear power plant this is considered as technology of
future. Many countries are supporting these technology but countries like Italy are not interested
in nuclear technology due to the safety concerns that are related to the nuclear technology. the
countries like Belgium is leading the nuclear technology with neighbours. Germany is effectively
dealing with these technology and trying to effectively run all its nuclear plant by year 2022.
The people of Italy are not supporting this technology due to the danger associated with the
nuclear power plants. The scenario of Nuclear power plant is very different in European region
and United States. The main issue associated with the nuclear technology is about the
manufacturing cost of nuclear power plant which is too high (Chu S. and Majumdar
S., Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable Energy Future. 2012). In United Kingdom
after long efforts UK government has managed to make EDF ready to invest in nuclear power
plant. The issues are also faced by government of Finland due to high cost of nuclear power plant
which is more than their expectation. The initial cost of the nuclear power plant is too high but as
these plants come in operation, the cost of operation is very low as compared to other power
plants.
CONCLUSION
This study is concluding over view of nuclear power plant in the production of energy in
terms of saving major operation cost in process. Both positive and negative aspects of nuclear
technology has been provided in the report.
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REFERENCES
Anderson R., Nuclear power: Energy for the future or relic of the past?. 2015. [Online].
Available through:< https://www.bbc.com/news/business-30919045>.
Chu S. and Majumdar S., Opportunities and Challenges for a Sustainable Energy Future. 2012.
[Online]. Available through:<
https://mae.osu.edu/sites/mae.osu.edu/files/uploads/SeminarFliers/
majumdar_seminar.pdf >.
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