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There are amny different types of reactors but the most commonly used ones are:
PWR-Pressurized Water Reactor, this works by pressurizing the reactor allowing the water to boil at a much higher temperature allowing efficentcy to be higher.
BWR-Boiling Water Reactor,this is the most basic type of reactor this reactor just boils water that turns turbines and produces electricity, however water levels and temperature have to be constantly monitored, otherwise a reactor could slip into a dangerous state.
AGR-Advanced Gas Reactor, this reactor instead of being cooled by water it is instead cooled by pressurized carbon dioxide.
FBR-Fast Breeder Reactor, this reactor instead of limiting fast neutrons to occur it allows fast neutrons in the reactor and in the act of doing it produces nuclear fuel that can be used to fuel the reactor.
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∙ 15y agoThe PWR (Pressurised Water Reactor) and the BWR (Boiling Water Reactor) are the only two types use for commercial power operation in the US
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What are types of atomic energy?
Nuclear energy is a type of atomic energy. [1]Nuclear energy can be created by atomic Fission (like in out nuclear power plants), or atomic Fusion (like in the Sun).
Is nuclear fuel used to make electricity?
This is the purpose of nuclear power plants and is very successfully done, 104 reactors in the US for example.
Does the US use nuclear power?
Yes, there are 104 operating reactors in the US
How many nuclear reactors are in the US?
There are 100 nuclear power reactors operating in USA besides five under construction as of July 2014.
How commonly used is Nuclear Energy?
In every operating nuclear reactor (there are 104 in the US and about 400 worldwide)
What kinds of nuclear reactors are in the US?
All power producing reactors are either PWR or BWR types
How many nuclear power plant are in operation in the US?
Total of 104 reactors, most sites have two reactors
What nuclear reaction does the us use?
All thermal reactors, that is those using a moderator to slow down the fission neutrons, use the same reaction. In the US all commercial reactors (104 of them) are either PWR or BWR types.
Is fission used in the US?
Yes, 104 operating nuclear reactors at last count
Is nuclear energy used in the US?
There are 104 operating nuclear reactors in the US. See www.nrc.gov for maps and lists
What is keeping nuclear energy from being used?
Nothing, it is being widely used. 104 operating reactors in the US alone
Is nuclear power used a lot?
There are 104 operating power reactors in the US, and over 400 world-wide
How widely is nuclear energy used?
There are 104 operating nuclear reactors in the US and at least 400 world wide.
What are types of atomic energy?
Nuclear energy is a type of atomic energy. [1]Nuclear energy can be created by atomic Fission (like in out nuclear power plants), or atomic Fusion (like in the Sun).
Is nuclear fuel used to make electricity?
This is the purpose of nuclear power plants and is very successfully done, 104 reactors in the US for example.
Is nuclear power still used?
In the US between 25 and 30 percent of the electrical power is supplied by Nuclear Reactors.
Who designed nuclear reactors in us?
Westinghouse and GE were the two main designers and builders
