Nuclear Sector

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Contributing to nearly a fifth of the nation's power needs, nuclear energy is produced at 62 nuclear power plants housing 100 licensed commercial nuclear reactors. This vital energy sector encompasses several aspects and facilities:

  • Commercial nuclear power plants
  • Non-commercial nuclear reactors utilized for training, research, and testing
  • Companies that manufacture components or entire nuclear reactors
  • Use of radioactive materials in different areas such as academics, industrial usage, and medical applications
  • Facilities involved in the nuclear fuel cycle processing
  • Nuclear power reactors that have been decommissioned
  • The processes involved in transportation, storage, and disposal of radioactive and nuclear waste

This sector does not exist in isolation but works closely with several other critical national infrastructure sectors, including:

  • The Chemical sector: Nuclear power generation involves the use of various chemicals, thereby making it a significant consumer in the Chemical sector.
  • Energy sector: Being a major electricity supplier, the nuclear power industry plays a crucial role in providing power to the national grid.
  • Healthcare and Public Health sector: Nuclear power contributes significantly by providing resources for nuclear medicine and radiopharmaceuticals, besides sterilizing blood and surgical equipment.
  • Transportation Systems sector: This sector involvement is seen in the transport of radioactive materials.

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