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What are the rods called that absorb neutrons and control the temperature in the core of a nuclear power plant?
They are simply called the Control Rods!
What are the main components of a nuclear power plant?
shielding, fuel, control rods, moderator, and coolant
Parts of a nuclear power plant?
Reactor,Control Rods,Steam Generator,Turbines and Generator,Cooling Tower.
What is the function of the control rods in a power plant?
The control rod would have a tendency to absorb neutron which is the key for nuclear fission. So by inserting control rods such as Cadmium or Boron rods the reaction rate can be reduced. If we take off the rods the rate of reaction would increase.
What is used in control rods in nuclear power plants?
Plutonium
What is the function of control rods in nuclear plant?
To control the rate of energy (heat) production by the fissionable materials.
What is it called when fuel rods in a nuclear power plant generate so much heat they start to melt?
Meltdown, also it's not just the fuel rods that melt, structural supports, control rods, etc. can melt when this happens.
Is silver used in the operation of nuclear power plants?
No, Enriched Uranium-235 is used in a nuclear reactor as the fuel in the fuel rods and boron is used in the control rods.
Is it possible to stop a fission reaction at a nuclear power plant?
Yes. You insert the control rods, deprive the reactor of the moderating effects of water, inject boron, etc.
Why would people want to reprocess fuel rods from a nuclear power plant?
as it still has energy in it.
What would happen if you pulled the control rods out of a nuclear plant?
If you pulled the rods out regardless of the rapid rise in power, the reactor high flux protection safety system would see the rapid rise in power and would scram or trip the rods back in, thus bringing the power down to zero very quickly.
In a nuclear power plant fission reactions are controlled by inserting what?
In a fission reactor, control is implemented by inserting control rods into the reactor. These are made of a material that absorbs neutrons, and prevents a reaction from taking place.
