This film offers audiences a clear illustration of how an atomic reactor produces electricity. Special features of the Canadian CANDU (Canada Deuterium Uranium) system are explained: on-power refuelling; the use of natural uranium; the use of heavy water as moderator. CANDU is recognized internationally as a leader in the search for new sources of energy.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
312744
Language
English
Subject categories
Climate, Environment, Natural Resources & Disasters → Power resources - Research
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Nuclear reactors
Communications, Infrastructure, & Transport → Power resources - Research
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Electricity
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear energy
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Nuclear reactors
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Power resources - Research
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)