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In energy plants, a PWR or Pressurized water reactor, is used as a coolant. The PWR basically stops a nuclear reaction from happening. Also, it keeps water clean from impurities.
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When is fission used?
In the operation of nuclear power plants like PWR and BWR
When is nuclear fission used?
In the operation of nuclear power plants like PWR and BWR
How nuclear energy is used today?
Mostly in reactors fuelled by Uranium and moderated and cooled by light water (PWR and BWR types)
What types of nuclear energy generates electircity?
At present only nuclear fission can be used, in various types of reactor. The PWR and BWR are the most commonly used.
Can you give an example of nuclear energy?
Yes, the pressurised water reactor (PWR)
Where do you get nuclear energy at?
A nuclear power reactor, mainly PWR and BWR types.
How big are nuclear plants?
Designs for PWR's can go up to about 1500 MW per unit.
What type of power plant uses?
Nuclear power plants (BWR, PWR, AGR, etc.)
Examples for nuclear energy?
PWR and BWR reactor types. Look up in Wikipedia.
What nuclear energy is the United States using?
In 2007, US nuclear power plants generated 806.5 billion KWh. This was 19.4 percent of total US electricity. 69 PWR and 35 BWR reactors contributed to this total. Source: Nuclear Energy Institute, www.nei.org
Most of the nuclear power plants currently operating in the US are classified as.....?
Pressurized-water reactors (PWR)
What kind of energy is used by plants in photosynthesis?
Light energy from the sun
