the nuclear waste from nuclear power plants in the united states is currently being stored at wyoming.
the nuclear waste from nuclear power plants in the united states is currently being stored at wyoming.
where is the nuclear waste from nuclear power plants in the united states currently being stored?
wyoming
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thermal power plants are split into two different categories; those that create electricity by burning fuel and those that create electricity via prime mover. a common example of a thermal power plant that produces electricity by the consumption of fuel is the nuclear power plant. nuclear power plants use a nuclear reactor's heat to turn water into steam. this steam is sent through a turbine which is connected to an electric generator to generate electricity. nuclear power plants account for 20% of america's electricity generation. another example of a fuel burning power plant is coal power plant. coal power plants generate 50% of the united states' electricity supply. coal power plants operate in a manner similar to nuclear power plants in that the heat from the burning coal powers a steam turbine and electric generator. there are several types of engineers that work in a thermal power plant. mechanical engineers maintain performance of the thermal power plants while keeping the plants in operation. nuclear engineer generally handle fuel efficiency and disposal of nuclear waste; however, in nuclear power plants they work directly with nuclear equipment. electrical engineers deals with the power generating equipment as well as the calculations.
power plant engineering