Welcome to the US Quick Virtual Nuclear Power Plant Tour

The Quick Virtual Nuclear Power Plant Tour
Welcome to the Visitor Center

Hi! This site is an off-shoot from my original The Virtual Nuclear Tourist! Nuclear Power Plants Around the World site because I found that folks having an interest in nuclear energy have very specific questions. Thus this site attempts to answer the following:

Why is nuclear power used?
How does nuclear power compare to other ways of generating electricity? Can I see pictorial comparisons?
What types are plants are used in the United States? There are 2 - Boiling Water Reactor and Pressurized Water Reactor
Where are nuclear power plants located in the United States?
How is nuclear power regulated?
What types of nuclear waste are generated? There are 2 categories - Low Level Waste and High Level Waste. Pages with more on Low Level Waste and Spent Fuel and High Level Waste.

What are the environmental effects of nuclear power?
What about radiation safety?
What's inside those buildings at nuclear plants?
Can I see pictures? Each page has pictures. The index to the 500+ pictures on the site remains to be built.
What are considered as minor events (accidents and transients) and major events at nuclear plants?
What is a meltdown?
What emergency planning is done for nuclear plant events? (More)
What are some good subject-based and geographically-based links?

Thank you for taking the time to stop by. I truly hope that you enjoy your visit and the information provided in the site. If you have more extensive questions, I would suggest going to the Table of Contents of the Virtual Nuclear Tourist site.

I can no longer guarantee a timely response to your e-mail questions. If you do wish a response to questions, I would suggest checking the Q/A page or using the Guestbook.

Joseph Gonyeau 11/25/2001 (updated)