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It means that:* There is water, and
* It is under higher pressure than normal, i.e., more than 1 atmosphere (or bar) of pressure.
At higher pressures, water can achieve a higher temperature (i.e., higher than 100 degrees Celsius) before it boils.
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In a pressurized water reactor the primary cooling water is?
In a pressurized water reactor the primary cooling water is under pressure of around 150 atm and its inlet temperature around 320 degree centigrade.
What happens to the primary cooling water in a pressurized water-reactor?
It evaporates into the atmosphere using a cooling tower.
What are the necessary components for a nuclear reactor?
for pressurized light water reactor type, as an example, the nuclear reactor components are * Reactor vessel (that contains the nuclear fuel and surrounded with water and contains control rod for power control and for safety) * reactor coolant pump * steam generator * reactor pressurizer * piping out of the vessel to the pressurizer, from pressurizer to steam generator, from steam generator to reactor coolant pump, and from pump back to the reactor vessel.
What are two types of reactors used in the US?
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.
What is pwr and bwr?
I think you are talking about nuclear reactors. PWR is a Pressurized Water Reactor, and is the basis for most power generators. BWR is a Boiling Water Reactor. As the water is a major moderating component, controlling the speed and intensity of the nuclear reaction, the steam bubbles in a BWR can present a problem.
Where will the next nuclear power plant be?
It will be on Lake Anna in North Anna Virginia. It will be of the economic simplified pressurized water reactor type. Owned by Dominion Resources. It will be on Lake Anna in North Anna Virginia. It will be of the economic simplified pressurized water reactor type. Owned by Dominion Resources.
Are there more are there one type of nuclear reactor?
the boiling water reactor, pressurized water reactor, and the LMFB reactor
What kind of reactor does the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant have?
Few specifics have been supplied by Matt Groening regarding the Springfield Nuclear Power Plant. The nuclear assembly was cited as a Fissionator 1952 Slow-Fission Reactor, but beyond that, we can only guess. It presents all the appearances of the pressurized water reactor plant with which we are somewhat familiar, as these are the most common types in the US.
How many cooling towers are in a pressurized nuclear water reactor?
It varies depending on the cooling needs and plant design.
How does a reactor work on thermal power plant?
Reactor is used for distilling water in thermal power plants.
Is there a nuclear power plant in Minnesota?
There are two operating nuclear power plants in Minnesota:Monticello: A single 613 megawatt boiling water reactor located in Monticello, Minnesota.Prairie Island: A 1,076 megawatt plant with two pressurized water reactors located in Red Wing, Minnesota.
In a pressurized water reactor the primary cooling water is?
In a pressurized water reactor the primary cooling water is under pressure of around 150 atm and its inlet temperature around 320 degree centigrade.
How many steam generators are there in a pressurized water reactor?
6
What is the name of the coolant used in a pressurized water reactor?
Ordinary light water
In a pressurized water-reactor the primary cooling water?
Boils in the core and is used to turn the turbine
Where are the nuclear power plants in California?
IN OPERATION Operating nuclear power plants in California: Diablo Canyon, near San Luis Obispo, San Onofre, about midway between Los Angeles and San Diego. NOT IN OPERATION 1. Santa Susana Sodium Reactor Experimental 2. Vallecitos Nuclear Power Plant 3. Humboldt Bay Nuclear Power Plant 4. Rancho Seco Nuclear Power Plant 5. San Onofre Unit 1 Pressurized Water Reactor
Why do you keep the Ph of moderator neutral in pressurized heavy water reactor?
This is done in order to limit corrosion of the internal reactor components
