Nuclear Power Plant Diagram

Nuclear Power Plant Diagram

Below is a basic diagram of a nuclear power plant:

[Diagram] 

1. Control Room:

This is where the plant operators monitor and control the plant's equipment and systems.

2. Reactor Core:

This is where the nuclear fission reaction takes place.

3. Heat Exchanger:

Here, the heat from the nuclear reaction is used to create steam.

4. Steam Turbine:

The steam from the heat exchanger is used to turn the turbine, which then creates electricity.

5. Generator:

This component is connected to the turbine and is used to convert mechanical energy into electrical energy.

6. Cooling Tower:

This is used to cool the water used in the steam turbine.

7. Containment Building:

This is a large concrete structure that is designed to contain any radiation in the event of a nuclear accident.