nuclear power plants. salem/hope creek oyster creek
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NuclearPowerPlants
Salem/Hope Creek
Oyster Creek
Power Plants Affecting New Jersey
NuclearPowerPlant
Operations
Basic Structure of the AtomThe atom is comprised of a nucleus, which
contains protons and neutrons. Electrons orbit the nucleus held in place by electrostatic forces.
Nuclear Fission
Fuel Rods
Fuel Assembly
Nuclear Fuel and Assemblies
288 Fuel Pellets per Fuel Rod
64 Fuel Rods per Assembly (the number will vary depending on the output of the reactor.)
560 Fuel Assemblies per Reactor Core
10,321,920 Fuel Pellets
Energy Equivalent of One Fuel Pellet
1,780 Pounds of Coal
149 Gallons of Oil
157 Gallons of Regular Gasoline
Electric GenerationPressurized Reactor
Electric GenerationBoiling Water Reactor
BWR & PWR Comparison