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The nuclear fission reactors used in the United States for electric power production are classified as "light water reactors" in contrast to the "Heavy Water Reactors" used in Canada. Light water (ordinary water) is used as the moderator in U.S. reactors as well as the cooling agent and the means by which heat is removed to produce steam for turning the turbines of the electric generators.
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What is VVER-1000 type nuclear reactor?
light water moderated Soviet designed reactor
What is the name of the coolant used in a pressurized water reactor?
The coolant used in a pressurized water reactor is typically purified water. This water is pressurized to prevent it from boiling and is circulated through the reactor core to remove heat generated during the nuclear reaction.
Why is light water used in the CANDU reactor as a coolant?
Light water is used in CANDU reactors as a coolant because it is an effective moderator, slowing down neutrons to sustain the nuclear chain reaction. Additionally, light water is abundant and inexpensive, making it a cost-effective choice for the reactor.
How can neutrons be slowed in the reactor core?
This is the function of the moderator, which may be heavy water, light water, or graphite
What is the function of light water in nuclear reactor?
Light water is used:as nuclear fuel reactor coolantto produce steam that turns the turbines and hence turning the electric generation systemas a neutron moderatoras coolant in safety systems
Are there more are there one type of nuclear reactor?
the boiling water reactor, pressurized water reactor, and the LMFB reactor
How big is the reactor vessel in a boiling water reactor?
A reactor vessel in a boiling water reactor is approximately 300 tons.
The moderator used in the nuclear reactor at Madras atomic power station in Kalpakkam is?
The moderator used in the nuclear reactor at Madras Atomic Power Station in Kalpakkam is usually heavy water (deuterium oxide) or light water (ordinary water). These moderators are important for slowing down neutrons produced during nuclear fission reactions to sustain the chain reaction in the reactor.
What has the author Bengt Pershagen written?
Bengt Pershagen has written: 'Light water reactor safety' -- subject(s): Design and construction, Light water reactors, Safety measures
What is nuclear fuel reactor?
In light water reactors it is uranium dioxide with the uranium enriched to 4-5 percent
State different names of thermal power plant?
Different types of nuclear plants: Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR); Boiling Water Reactor (BWR); Heavy Water Moderated Reactor (CANDU); Advanced Gascooled Reactor (AGR); Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR); Pebble Bed Gascooled Reactor; Water Cooled Graphite Reactor (RBMK). There are other ideas that only exist on paper.
What is PWR or BWR?
PWR stands for Pressurized Water Reactor, which uses pressurized water to transfer heat from the reactor core to the steam generators to produce electricity. BWR stands for Boiling Water Reactor, which directly produces steam in the reactor core to drive the turbines and generate electricity. Both are types of nuclear reactors used for power generation.
