Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant is a facility located in Seabrook, New Hampshire, United States, and is the largest operating nuclear power plant in New England. It is a pressurized water reactor (PWR) type of nuclear power plant, which means that it uses water as both a coolant and moderator to generate electricity.
This nuclear power plant has a capacity of approximately 1,244 megawatts, which is capable of providing electricity to approximately one million New England homes. It consists of two reactor units, each contained within a robust concrete containment structure designed to withstand extreme weather conditions and potential accidents.
The primary purpose of Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant is to generate electricity through the process of nuclear fission. Inside the reactor, uranium fuel undergoes controlled chain reactions, generating intense heat. This heat is then used to generate steam, which drives a turbine connected to an electrical generator, producing electric power.
Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant is subject to comprehensive safety measures and regulations to ensure the protection of the public and the environment. It is equipped with multiple safety systems and redundancies to prevent the release of radiation in normal operations, as well as in the event of any unforeseen accidents or emergencies.
The plant is also responsible for safely storing and managing the spent nuclear fuel, which is securely stored in specially designed pools or dry cask storage systems on-site. Seabrook Station Nuclear Power Plant plays a significant role in providing clean and reliable electricity to the New England region while adhering to strict safety standards and environmental regulations.
