Nuclear Energy and Pakistan
Definition
• Nuclear energy is power that is released from atoms.
Basic Concept
• It is the most powerful source of energy.
• It is the energy that powers the sun.
• In atomic fission, energy is released when atoms split into smaller atoms.
• In atomic fusion, energy is released when atoms are joined together to form a bigger atom that releases energy.
• At present nuclear power stations are based on atomic fission.
• It is the energy that powers the sun.
• In atomic fission, energy is released when atoms split into smaller atoms.
• In atomic fusion, energy is released when atoms are joined together to form a bigger atom that releases energy.
• At present nuclear power stations are based on atomic fission.
For Electricity generation
• Nuclear power stations produce energy in much the same way as those using fossil fuels.
• Both types use heat energy to make steam, which turns the turbines that make the electricity.
• Both types use heat energy to make steam, which turns the turbines that make the electricity.
Nuclear energy and Pakistan
• Many of the advanced countries of the world have developed their nuclear energy resources to a great extent.
• Pakistan is also utilizing nuclear energy for electricity generation.
• Pakistan is also utilizing nuclear energy for electricity generation.
Karachi Nuclear Power Plant
• The Karachi Nuclear Power Plant was commissioned in 1971 as the first nuclear power station. It has an installed capacity of 137 MW.
Chasma Nuclear Power Plant
• The second nuclear power plant, Chashma Nuclear Power Plant, was constructed under a contract between the Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission and the China National Nuclear Corporation.
• The plant was commissioned in 1999.
• The plant was commissioned in 1999.
Arguments in against of using Nuclear Energy:
Emission of dangerous rays
• The fuel rods in reactors produce dangerous rays. People exposed to the rays get cancer, and their children can be born deformed.
Harmful Nuclear wastes
• Nuclear waste can remain radioactive for many years. There are problems with reprocessing and storing nuclear waste.
Lack of financial sources
• Pakistan does not have enough financial resources to build more nuclear power stations. The burden of foreign loans is already crushing our economy.
Alternative renewable sources
• Pakistan has enough renewable resources like winds in southern areas, water, sunlight etc. Instead of developing nuclear energy, we should rely on renewable resources.
Arguments in favor of using Nuclear Energy:
Depletion of natural resources
• Pakistan is already deficient in coal and oil. Natural gas reserves will be exhausted one day.
• Nuclear energy can solve our energy problem.
• A small quantity of uranium can generate large amount of energy.
• Less than half kg of uranium contains 3 million more times energy than the same weight of coal.
• Nuclear energy can solve our energy problem.
• A small quantity of uranium can generate large amount of energy.
• Less than half kg of uranium contains 3 million more times energy than the same weight of coal.
Less risky
• The chances of accidents in nuclear power stations are very low.
• There have been fewer accidents amongst nuclear power workers, than any other kind of power workers.
• There have been fewer accidents amongst nuclear power workers, than any other kind of power workers.
Ideal for industrialization
• Pakistan is a developing country which is in the process of industrialization. Nuclear energy can speed up this process.
Comparatively causes less pollution
• Nuclear Power is believed to contribute less than conventional fuels to the green¬house effect and acid rain.
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