Can Nuclear Submarines Stay Under Water Forever?

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Nuclear submarines can stay underwater for months by generating their own power, oxygen and fresh water. But food and crew endurance ultimately limit their submerged patrols.

How does a nuclear submarine stay underwater for months without surfacing? Its reactor provides continuous power, while onboard systems produce oxygen and fresh water and remove carbon dioxide from the air. But even a nuclear-powered submarine has limits. Food supplies, crew endurance and the demands of living in a confined environment ultimately determine how long the boat can remain deployed beneath the ocean.

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Can Nuclear Submarines Stay Under Water Forever?

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