How do nuclear submarines stay under water for months?

Have you ever tried to hold your breath underwater and see how long you can go? Chances are you didn’t last very long.
Well, nuclear submarines enable humans to stay underwater for months at a time without going back to the surface; taking those mere 1-minute records to a whole new level. But what is a nuclear submarine, and how can these submarines keep more than 100 people alive underwater for up to three months?
A nuclear submarine, as you’d guess, is a submarine powered by a nuclear reactor. Nuclear power is particularly important for these vessels since they need to be at sea for long periods. However, the air supply is not their only problem. Apart from the fresh air, the crew in the nuclear submarines also needs fresh water and food.
Thankfully, the submarines have the necessary gadgets to overcome these vital problems. For example, through a process called electrolysis, oxygen can be supplied from the seawater. However, considering the daily lives of the crewmates, the emission of CO2 is another problem. In addition to this, there are also humidity and odor concerns. Luckily, submarine technology has come far enough.
If you want to learn more about these sneaky vehicles and want answers to questions like how does a nuclear submarine work, what are some crucial systems in submarines, and how deep can a submarine go, be sure to check out our video.
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Super insightful and interesting and practical and very clear explained for the average guy keep them coming!!

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Yes Iran should build one

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@@hossainabeer and if they do, Israel will put a virus in it and make it explode, like they did the Iran nuclear reactors.

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He did already 2

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[@Barri2410]

I wonder if non-nuclear subs have some, if not, all of these features too?

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Top class as always.

[@canadiankewldude]

You didn't mention the use of oxygen candle?.

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“How do nuclear submarines stay under water for months?” It holds it’s breath.

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Please put a video for all about robotics

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What a crappy life, even by armed forces standards. hope they are well paid and can retire with lot of money.

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They don't!

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They end up homeless living on the streets unless you are a character in a film
Cannon fodder for nefarious agenda

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What about space travel from earth to the moon it take 3 days there and back so 6 days so how much oxygen do they need ? traveling on a ship size as a car or a bus including 3 passengers and rocket fuel and water and food

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Captain Nemo agrees.

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What's going on with the farming protests there

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Sab thik hain

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@@disrael2101 the opposition party are just using farmers for their benefits to build pressure on the government. That is it. Farm Laws are revolutionary but some people want to use this as an opportunity for their benefits.

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@@shashwattrivedi501 so what all the hundreds thosuand farmers are doing in Delhi for months now?

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@@disrael2101 A lie spread by opposition that their farms will be taken by corporates which isn't the case plus most of them are paid by opposition to stay there. Poor people just sit there and enjoy, all facilities like food, gym, bed and everything is provided and paid by opposition.

[@itzamia]

John Connor jumped into the Pacific Ocean and swam down to a submarine. His actions was reckless and could have put the whole crew in jeopardy. That being said sending down food shouldn't be a problem.

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Remember the kid who loved to play in the toy box? Yep

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59 days under is not bad.

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I’m pretty sure electrolysis isn’t performed on sea water it has to be on purified water

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Just gotta put less people on board to go longer

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Every person on that sub has a role

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