Thermodynamics in Nuclear Engineering

Thermodynamics in nuclear engineering involves studying how heat and energy are generated, transferred, and used within nuclear reactors. It explains how nuclear reactions produce enormous heat, which is then converted into useful energy, typically electricity. The principles guide the design of systems to efficiently harness this heat, manage waste heat, and ensure safety. Essentially, it applies the laws of energy conservation and entropy to control and optimize the power generated from nuclear reactions, helping us understand the flow of energy from atomic nuclei to turbines and grids.