0
Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR) US, France, Japan, Russia, China
265
251.6
enriched UO2
water
water
Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) US, Japan, Sweden
94
86.4
enriched UO2
water
water
Pressurised Heavy Water Reactor 'CANDU' (PHWR) Canada
44
24.3
natural UO2
heavy water
heavy water
Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR & Magnox) UK
18
10.8
natural U (metal),
enriched UO2
CO2
graphite
Light Water Graphite Reactor (RBMK) Russia
12
12.3
enriched UO2
water
graphite
Fast Neutron Reactor (FBR) Japan, France, Russia
4
1.0
PuO2 and UO2
liquid sodium
none
Other Russia
4
0.05
enriched UO2
water
graphite
What else can I help you with?
What is the bad things about the nuclear power reactors?
there are no bad things about the nuclear power reactors
Functions of nuclear reactors?
One of the primary functions of a nuclear reactor is to maintain a chain reaction. Also, nuclear reactors are meant to provide a steady flow of neutrons.
Will thorium powered reactors be built?
Yes, thorium was used as a fertile material in nuclear reactors.
Where is fission used by humans?
In nuclear reactors, there are over 400 operating power reactors world wide
How many nuclear reactors are in Michigan?
There are three nuclear power plants in Michigan. Enrico Fermi, Donald C. Cook and Palisades have one, two and one operating reactors, respectively. As regards active nuclear reactors used for generating electric power, that's the list. The count is one plus two plus one, or four reactors.
Examples of where the energy from uranium?
Uranium is used as nuclear fuel in nuclear power reactors.
What are examples of using uranium as an energy source?
Uranium is a nuclear fuel for nuclear power reactors.
Examples of nuclear energy in the military?
Reactors power submarines and many surface ships. Nuclear weapons.
What are the usage of nuclear chemistry?
Examples: - chemistry of water in nuclear reactors - separation of new artificial elements - radiochemical polymerization
What process do nuclear reactors use?
Nuclear reactors use nuclear fission.
What are two examples of a nuclear fuel?
Two examples of nuclear fuels are uranium-235 and plutonium-239. These are commonly used in nuclear reactors to generate electricity through controlled nuclear fission reactions.
How are nuclear reactors used in nuclear reactors?
Nuclear reactors use controlled nuclear fission reactions to generate heat, which is then used to produce steam that drives turbines to generate electricity. The heat is produced in the reactor core where nuclear fuel rods containing uranium or plutonium undergo fission reactions. The reactor's cooling system helps regulate the temperature and prevent overheating.
What nuclear reaction is currently used to produce nuclear energy in nuclear reactors?
We use nuclear fission in nuclear reactors to tap nuclear energy.
How many nuclear reactors are in the world?
There are over 400 nuclear reactors around the world.
What is the bad things about the nuclear power reactors?
there are no bad things about the nuclear power reactors
How many nuclear reactors does France have?
France has 56 nuclear reactors in operation. This makes France one of the countries with the highest reliance on nuclear energy in the world.
Are there more fast breeder or thermal nuclear reactors?
Most nuclear reactors are thermal-neutron reactors. A few fast breeder reactors have been built, but not many.
