7/23/2011 Nuclear Power 101: Fairewinds examines the fundamental advantages and disadvantages of splitting atoms to boil water.

Source: Fairewinds Associates
Date: 7/23/2011 University of Vermont, 7/31/2011 upload date


 Included in this presentation and PowerPoint is a discussion of how nuclear power plants work, how to cool a reactor during an accident, the effect of hot particles when inhaled, and concerns involving the long-term storage of nuclear waste. This presentation took place at the Nuclear Power Conference held at the University of Vermont July 23, 2011.