Nuclear Fission

Nuclear Fission

In a nuclear reactor the controlled slow release of energy is used to heat up a closed loop of coolant which passes to heat exchangers which then boil water to provide steam to turn electrical generators. The output of the reactor is altered by raising or lowering the control rods in the core. These rods absorb neutrons and so determine how much fission is taking place.

CREDITS
Animation & Design: Chloe Fyvie Adams
Narration: Dale Bennett
Script: Alistair Haynes