Nuclear Fission and Nuclear chain reaction: Uranium exists in different isotopes of U238, U234 , and U235. Out of these, U235 is the most unstable. When unstable heavy nucleus is bombarded with high energy neutrons, it splits…
Nuclear Reaction Equation: The Nuclear Reaction Equation are connected with the resettlement of protons and neutrons within the atom. The equations are similar to chemical reactions. The change in the mass of the particle represents…
What is Radioactivity? - Definition and Types The phenomenon of spontaneous emission of powerful radiation exhibited by heavy elements is called radioactivity. It is an irreversible self-disintegrating activity as the elements breaks itself up (fission…
Basics of Nuclear Engineering: Basics of Nuclear Engineering - A matter is composed of atoms. An atom consists of a positive charged nucleus surrounded by a number of negatively charged electrons. The atomic structures of…
Diesel Engine Power Plant - Layout, Types and Applications: Introduction: Diesel engine power plant (prime mover is a diesel engine) are installed where supply of coal and water is not available in sufficient quantity. These…
Brayton Cycle - Process, PV Diagram and TS Diagram: The Brayton cycle represents the operation of a gas turbine engine. The cycle consists of four processes. This cycle was invented by an American Engineer George…
Mixed/Dual Cycle - Process and its Derivation: Mixed/Dual cycle is a combination of Otto cycle and Diesel cycle, where heat addition takes place partly at constant volume and partly at constant pressure. In fact Otto…
Diesel Cycle - Definition, Process, PV Diagram and TS Diagram: Diesel Cycle was introduced by Rudolph Diesel in 1897. It is the cycle used in the Diesel (compression-ignition) engine. The heat is transferred to the…
Otto Cycle - Definition, PV Diagram and TS Diagram: It is an idealized cycle for the spark ignition internal combustion engines. It is the thermodynamic cycle most commonly found in automobile engine. Otto Cycle was…
Waste Heat Recovery System: Waste heat recovery system is the heat which is not at all used and exhausted out as a waste product. Waste heat is normally available from the industry in the form…