Band 6+: The diagram below shows how uranium is used in the production of nuclear power. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The scheme beneath illustrates the process of utilizing uranium in a full cycle of generating nuclear power.

Looking from an overall perspective, it is apparent that it comprises 6 main stages in a full process of nuclear power production, beginning with getting uranium from under the ground, ending with 2 outcomes, that is, a particular part of nuclear power can be re-utilized. Secondly, some part pf fuel, which can not be re-used, is buried under the earth.

First and foremost, uranium sources should be mined from the ground, followed by, the process of converting uranium ore and mixing it with special fertilizers in order to manufacture U-235 fuel pellets. At the subsequent stage, sophisticated machinery, namely U-235 fuel powers generators, should be applied for generating electricity.

Once it has been done, after the 4-years period, fuel is getting over and there are two possible outcomes. Firstly, some amount of power source can be re-processed and used for other industrial purposes. Meanwhile, remaining fuel that cannot be regenerated is put into the special reservoirs and subsequently containers are buried.