roddy nuclear and the chamber of power
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Roddy Nuclear
and the Chamber of
Power
Your NameNorth American Young Generation in Nuclear
www.na-ygn.orgDrawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
7th NA-YGN Drawing Contest• Topic: “Roddy Nuclear Helps Keep the Lights On”
• Prize:– For the Library of the School:
• Collection of books and reference materials on Nuclear Science and Technology.
– For the winners:• First Prize: $100 USD Savings Bond
• Second & Third Prize: $50 USD Savings Bond• NA-YGN T-Shirt and pin.
• Deadline: Friday November 4th, 2005
North American Young Generation in Nuclear www.na-ygn.org
7th NA-YGN Drawing ContestWinners will be chosen during the
2005 ANS Meeting in Washington DCNovember 13-17, 2005
• Drawings Size: Letter size (11’’ x 8.5”)• In the back of the drawing write:
– Your name– Your age and grade– Your school & the name of your teacher
North American Young Generation in Nuclear www.na-ygn.orgContestants are aware that the North American Young Generation in Nuclear (NA-YGN) is a non-for-profit organization, one of
whose goals is to communicate the public about the many ways in which nuclear science and technology have a positive impact in their daily lives and make important and valuable contributions to our society. By participating in the contest, contestants grant the North American Young Generation in Nuclear the right to print, publish, broadcast and use worldwide in any media now known or hereafter developed, including, without limitation, the World Wide Web, at any time or times, the drawing and the contestant’s name, as news or for public information and education on the benefits of the peaceful applications of nuclear science and technology without additional consideration or compensation. The drawing becomes the property of the North American Young Generation in Nuclear and will not be returned.
Hello!!!My name is Roddy Nuclear
I am a nuclear fuel pellet
I am very small, but I have a lot of power!!
Let me tell you about the many ways in which my nuclear friends and I makeyour life easier every day!
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
We enjoy all the advantages of modern
technology
To maintain the standard
of living that we all enjoy in North America
we need
ELECTRICITY
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
But…where does electricity come from?
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
Electricity ProductionElectricity is usually generated by a moving fluid turning a
turbine.
The turbine powers the electric generator.
What can we use to make the turbine
spin??
What can we use to make the turbine
spin??Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
We can use...We can use...• Wind • Water• Steam
– water boiled with–Coal–Oil–Gas–Nuclear Power
• Wind • Water• Steam
– water boiled with–Coal–Oil–Gas–Nuclear Power
Wind PowerWind Power
Hydroelectric PowerHydroelectric Power
Coal PowerCoal Power
Natural GasNatural Gas
Nuclear PowerNuclear Power
Solar EnergySolar Energy…but it does not always work by spinning a turbine…but it does not always work by spinning a turbine
Electric Power in the US
Electric Power in the US
56% COAL
9.6% GAS3.7% OIL
9.5% HYDRO
21% NUCLEAR
0.2% GEOTHERMAL & OTHERS
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
In a nuclear plant
we use the enormous
power of a bunch of
fuel pellets like me
to boil the water that
will make steam to
spin the turbine
What is Nuclear Fission?If the nucleus of a heavy atom (such as Uranium) absorbs a neutron, the nucleus can become unstable and split. This is called NUCLEAR FISSION.
The nucleus splits in two halves and
releases some neutrons, and
radiation
During fission there is also a small loss of mass, that is transformed into ENERGY,
which is released also.
Typical Nuclear Reactor
In 2004, in the USall the NPP produced
788.6 billion kWh
In 2004, in the USall the NPP produced
788.6 billion kWh
Over
700million tons of CO2
AVOIDED
Over
700million tons of CO2
AVOIDED
Nuclear Power produces electricity without emitting– Greenhouse Gases
•CO2– Acid Rain Gases
•SO2•NOx
– particulates– Mercury– Ozone
Nuclear Power produces electricity without emitting– Greenhouse Gases
•CO2– Acid Rain Gases
•SO2•NOx
– particulates– Mercury– Ozone
If all the electricity YOU use in ONE YEAR was produced with nuclear power ONLY the totalamount of waste produced would:
• Weight = one golf ball • Volume = two wooden pencils
If all the electricity YOU use in ONE YEAR was produced with nuclear power ONLY the totalamount of waste produced would:
• Weight = one golf ball • Volume = two wooden pencils
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
Do you know any other uses of nuclear science?
Do you know any other uses of nuclear science?
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
HomeHome
•Smoke detectors•Smoke detectorsDrawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
Nuclear MedicineNuclear Medicine•Detect diseases:
–X- ray–PET scanner–radio-pharmaceuticals & nuclear tracers
•Cure diseases (e.g. cancer)
•Detect diseases:–X- ray–PET scanner–radio-pharmaceuticals & nuclear tracers
•Cure diseases (e.g. cancer)
Other Uses in MedicineOther Uses in Medicine
•Improve hip & knee implants
•Improve hip & knee implants
• Batteries for pacemakers• Batteries for pacemakers
• Sterilize medical equipment• Sterilize medical equipment
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
Nuclear Science can improve the food you eat
Nuclear Science can improve the food you eat
• Eliminate harmful germs from food– E. Coli – Salmonella
• Make food last longer• Limit the use of artificial food
preservatives
uw-food-irradiation.engr.wisc.edu
• Eliminate harmful germs from food– E. Coli – Salmonella
• Make food last longer• Limit the use of artificial food
preservatives
uw-food-irradiation.engr.wisc.edu
Food IrradiationFood Irradiation
AgricultureAgriculture
•Use less chemical fertilizers– The crops absorb water and
nutrients more efficiently.•Use less pesticides
– Insects cannot breed.
www.iaea.org/programmes/nafa/dx/
•Use less chemical fertilizers– The crops absorb water and
nutrients more efficiently.•Use less pesticides
– Insects cannot breed.
www.iaea.org/programmes/nafa/dx/
Space ExplorationSpace Exploration• To power spaceships and space stations as
well as their instrumentation:– RTG batteries– Fission Power– Propulsion Systems
• To make sure that Astronauts’ food is safe:– Food irradiation
• To power spaceships and space stations as well as their instrumentation:– RTG batteries– Fission Power– Propulsion Systems
• To make sure that Astronauts’ food is safe:– Food irradiation
Nuclear Micro-batteriesNuclear Micro-batteries
• To power tiny MEMS devices that are used as sensors and detectors in a large number of applications.
• To power tiny MEMS devices that are used as sensors and detectors in a large number of applications.
Geology & ArcheologyGeology & Archeology
How old are those dinosaur bones?
How old are those dinosaur bones?
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
Did Michelangel
o really paint that?
Did Michelangel
o really paint that?
Geology & ArcheologyGeology & Archeology
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
Nuclear Science is used every day in a
lot of industries and fields.
Nuclear Science is used every day in a
lot of industries and fields.
Nuclear Science and Technology is so cool!!!
Nuclear Science and Technology is so cool!!!
• Produces electricity without polluting the earth• Improves our health• Enhances our quality of life
– Safer food – Safer homes
• Enables scientific discovery– Explore our past– Discover a better future
• Produces electricity without polluting the earth• Improves our health• Enhances our quality of life
– Safer food – Safer homes
• Enables scientific discovery– Explore our past– Discover a better future
Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
It was really nice to talk to you about Nuclear Science
If you have questions visit
www.na-ygn.org
Bye Bye!!
It was really nice to talk to you about Nuclear Science
If you have questions visit
www.na-ygn.org
Bye Bye!!Drawings by Isabel Arechabala & Foro Nuclear Español
Acknowledgment
NA-YGN wants to thank Isabel Arechabala and Foro de la Industria Nuclear
Española (www.foronuclear.org) for the use of the drawings of Roddy Nuclear.