The document discusses nuclear power stations in the UK. It provides details about how nuclear power works and the process of generating electricity. It then discusses factors that influence the location of nuclear power stations such as access to cooling water and suitable geology. The document also discusses the case study of Heysham nuclear power station and why it was suitable for its location.

1. Nuclear power stations in Britain Objectives Understand the reasons for location and distribution in UK Know the advantages and disadvantages of this form of energy Be able to give details of a nuclear power station case study

2. A nuclear reaction takes place, a large amount of heat is given off. This all happens within the reactor core. This heats the water around the core and then the water turns to steam. The steam then travels through pipes and causes the turbine to spin. This spinning of the turbine spins a large generator, creating electricity. The steam then is cooled by cold water coming from the cooling tower travelling into the condenser below the turbine. This drops the temperature causing it to turn back into water. This water is then pumped back to the reactor to be reheated and continue the process again. http://www.freeinfosociety.com/site.php?postnum=3115