1. NUCLEAR POWER: USES AND EFFECTSwith Jason John V. Tabujara, BSEDGS IV

2. What is Nuclear Power?Nuclear energy is the energy that is releasedfrom the nucleus of an atom, as it is evidentfrom the term nuclear. During the process, massgets converted into energy. 3. The Pros onNuclear Energy 4. The Pros on NuclearEnergy Cleanestprocess Do not emitharmfulgases Little spaceEnvironmentalsafety 5. The Pros on NuclearEnergyWater is safe Free ofradiation Meets allregulatorystandardsCleanWater 6. The Pros on NuclearEnergy Dontdepend onweatherchanges Can run to500- 700daysReliable Source 7. The Pros on NuclearEnergy Very littlequantity of fuel 1 ton ofUraniumproduce morethan severalmillion tons ofReducedependence on 8. Applications ofNuclear Energy 9. Applications of Nuclear EnergyIt is important that asmuch of the fertilizeras possible finds itsway into plants andthat a minimum islost to theenvironmentAgriculture 10. Applications of Nuclear EnergyFood irradiation meansthat raw foods are exposedto high levels of gammaradiation which killsbacteria and other harmfulorganisms withoutaffecting the nutritionalvalue of food itself orleaving any residue.Food Preservation 11. Applications of Nuclear EnergyIsotope hydrologytechniques enableaccurate tracing andmeasurement of theextent ofunderground waterresources.Water Resources 12. Applications of Nuclear EnergyRadioisotopes are anessential part of medicaldiagnostic procedures. Incombination withimaging devices whichregister the gamma raysemitted from within, theycan study the dynamicprocesses taking place invarious parts of the body.Medicine 13. Applications of Nuclear EnergyGamma emissionscan be used for thesterilization ofmedical supplies likecotton, bandages,gloves used forsurgery, syringes,burn dressings, etc. Sterilization 14. Applications of Nuclear EnergyIsotopes arevital indeterminingAge of rocksand othermaterials Dating 15. Applications of Nuclear EnergyBoth fission andfusion of nuclearpower is activelyused in providingpower for themissions inspace. Space Missions 16. Applications of Nuclear EnergyThe energy releasedby the fission thattakes place in anuclear reactor ofthe nuclear powerplant is convertedand generated intoelectricity. Electricity Production 17. TheDisadvantages ofNuclear Power 18. Disadvantages ofNuclear PowerFinancesHigh construction costand high maintenance.TerrorismNuclear power plants are targetsfor terrorist organizations. 19. Disadvantages ofNuclear PowerRadiationThe principal risks associated withnuclear power arise from healtheffects of radiation.Reactor AccidentsThe nuclear power plant design strategy forpreventing accidents and mitigating theirpotential effects is "defense in depth"--- ifsomething fails, there is a back-up systemto limit the harm done 20. SUMMARIZING CONCEPTS