What religion are most Armenians?
As of 2011, most Armenians are Christians (97%) and are members of Armenia’s own church, the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is one of the oldest Christian churches. It was founded in the 1st century AD, and in 301 AD became the first branch of Christianity to become a state religion.
What is the most dangerous power plant?
Metsamor
Where does Armenia get its weapons?
BAKU, Azerbaijan Russia has supplied 94% of military equipment Armenia has obtained in the past five years, according to a report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute’s (SIPRI).
Are modern nuclear reactors safe?
While nuclear power plants are designed to be safe in their operation and safe in the event of any malfunction or accident, no industrial activity can be represented as entirely risk-free. The use of nuclear energy for electricity generation can be considered extremely safe.
Which nuclear reactor is the safest?
SMRs are a slimmed-down version of conventional fission reactors. Although they produce far less power, their smaller size and use of off-the-shelf components help reduce costs. These reactors are designed to be safer than traditional water-cooled reactors, using coolants such as liquid sodium or molten salts instead.
Why Thorium is not used in nuclear reactors?
Thorium as a nuclear fuel. Thorium (Th-232) is not itself fissile and so is not directly usable in a thermal neutron reactor. However, it is ‘fertile’ and upon absorbing a neutron will transmute to uranium-233 (U-233)a, which is an excellent fissile fuel materialb.
What is 4th generation nuclear power?
Fourth generation nuclear power, or Generation IV, implies a system of reactors and nuclear fuel cycle facilities – fuel fabrication plants and reprocessing facilities – that together may manage the weaknesses often associated with nuclear power of today.
Can a nuclear reactor be turned off?
To shut down a nuclear power plant, the reactor must be brought into a permanently uncritical state (subcriticality) and the heat that continuous to generate must be discharged safely.