Energy from the Atom

198012 min 23 secFilm: Documentary

Produced for Atomic Energy of Canada Limited by Crawley Films Ltd.

This title is an acquisition.

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. This film is a revision of Power from the Atom.

Subject categories


  • Technology > Nuclear Energy and Radiation