How come we still use steam moving dynamos to convert energy into electricity? It seems antiquated that even something as advanced as nuclear reactors still rely on this process. Are there obstacles in designing a better energy/electricity method?

Question

How come we still use steam moving dynamos to convert energy into electricity? It seems antiquated that even something as advanced as nuclear reactors still rely on this process. Are there obstacles in designing a better energy/electricity method?

In: Engineering

Answer 1

Relatively speaking, the use of steam turbines if pretty efficient due to the excellent heat transfer properties of water. So it falls in the category of “if it aint broke, dont fix it”.