Nuclear Energy Technology

This category is related to the technological and safety aspects of the production of useful energy released by the fission of heavy nucleus.In the nuclear fission process, the nucleus of an atom splits into two smaller atoms (fission products). This occurs naturally in radioactive elements (radioactive decay), but it can be induced artificially by making fissionable atoms absorb free neutrons.This causes the nucleus to become unstable and makes it split apart. The fission process yields two smaller atoms, energy and several fast neutrons. Therefore, under certain conditions, the reaction can become self sustaining. This is called a chain reaction, or nuclear criticality.A nuclear reactor is an apparatus in which nuclear fission chain reactions are initiated, controlled, and sustained at a steady rate.

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• Todd's Atomic Homepage - Collection of articles and links on nuclear engineering, nuclear power, radioactive waste management and related topics.
  
• IAEA: High Temperature Gas Cooled Reactors (HTGR) - Abstracts and full text of relevant technical documents on gas-cooled nuclear reactor technology. Includes safety aspects and technology applications.
  
• Canadian Nuclear FAQ - Unofficial and privately-maintained list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding CANDU reactors and nuclear power generation in Canada. Includes technical and waste management information, costs and benefits study, safety and non-proliferation issu
  
• FEPC: Japan's Nuclear Power Program - Detailed review of the nuclear energy industry in Japan by the Federation of Electric Power Companies of Japan (FEPC). Describes fuel cycle, energy strategy and future plans for the sector.
  
• World Nuclear News (WNN) - News and information service supported by the World Nuclear Association and the World Nuclear University.
  
• Nuclear Engineering International - Independent provider of news and articles for the nuclear power industry. Includes newsletter service, international event program, publications and contact information.
  
• Nuclear Energy Tomorrow (NET) - Focuses on understanding nuclear energy, interactive learning about nuclear energy. Includes nuclear technical information, history, applications and activities.
  
• Frequently Asked Questions About Nuclear Energy - Discussion and FAQ from the Formal Reasoning Group (FRG) about nuclear energy sustainability.
  
• Nuclear Energy Student Programs at Argonne National Laboratory - Information and internship opportunities in nuclear energy research and development. Includes useful links, downloadable documents, multimedia.
  
• Uranium Information Centre (UIC) - Assist public understanding of uranium mining and nuclear electricity generation. Includes information on mining and nuclear electricity generation, mining and export in Australia.
  
• Nuclear Times - Articles, news, and reports about innovative nuclear reactors.
  
• One Nuclear Place (1NP) - Comprehensive guide to nuclear energy. Includes news from the Associated Press (AP) and general information on nuclear issues.
  
• IAEA: Fast Reactor and Accelerator Driven Systems Knowledge Base - Project on technology advances in fast reactors and accelerator driven systems for actinide and long-lived fission product transmutation. Includes technical documents, working materials, technical databases, meetings and collaborative research information
  
• Nuclear.Ru - Provides information about the nuclear industry in Russia. Covers aspects such as history, structure, prospects and future developments.
  
• IAEA: International Nuclear Information System (INIS) - Information system on the peaceful use of nuclear science and technology. Provides a bibliographic database with abstracts and a collection of full texts.
  
• International Atomic Energy Agency - The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) serves as the world's central intergovernmental forum for scientific and technical co-operation in the nuclear field, and as the international inspectorate.
  
• U.S. NRC: Students' Corner - Nuclear energy tutorial from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Includes nuclear background, reactor design, radiation, emergency planning, decommissioning and related issues.
  
• German Atomic Forum - Private non-profit association of companies, institutions and private individuals supporting the peaceful utilisation of nuclear power. Includes news, publications and information on Germany's nuclear industry and technology. [German, English]
  
• Nuclear Energy - Comprehensive information resource and links on nuclear energy, fuel fabrication, reactor theory and implications.
  
• The Virtual Nuclear Tourist - Information about the nuclear industry around the world. Provides a huge photo resource and good introduction for all age levels to learn about all aspects of nuclear technology.
  
  

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