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What is the use of reactor transformer in furnace?
Stabilise the arc and optimize the operation of the furnace.
What are a completely mixed flow reactor and its concentration characterisrtics?
a completely mixed reactor. the concentration in the reactor is the same that flows our of the reactor
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.
What is a FBB reactor?
You may mean FBR - this stands for Fast Breeder Reactor
When was Experimental Breeder Reactor I created?
Experimental Breeder Reactor I was created in 1950.
What is the primary function of fuel rods in a nuclear reactor?
The primary function of fuel rods in a nuclear reactor is to contain and control the nuclear fuel, such as uranium, that undergoes fission reactions to produce heat for generating electricity.
How does a nuclear reactor eliminate heat?
Heat is eliminated through use of reactor coolant passing over the nuclear fuel in the primary coolant loops.
What is the difference between a pressurized water reactor and a boiling water reactor?
The primary difference between a pressurized water reactor (PWR) and a boiling water reactor (BWR) is that in the BWR, water is actually boiled, and the steam is used to drive a steam turbine, while in the PWR, the primary coolant is not allowed to boil, but is circulated in a closed loop to boil water in a steam generator. The BWR circulates primary coolant through the steam turbine in a closed loop. The PWR contains the primary coolant in a loop that includes the steam generator, and not the steam turbine.
In a pressurized water reactor the primary cooling water is?
In a pressurized water reactor, the primary cooling water is kept under high pressure to prevent it from boiling at normal operating temperatures. This pressurized water flows through the reactor core to transfer heat from the nuclear fuel to a secondary system, where the heat is used to generate steam for electricity production.
In a pressurized water-reactor the primary cooling water?
Boils in the core and is used to turn the turbine
Does a graphite moderator cool a reactor?
The primary role of graphite moderator is to moderate the neutron energies however it may also capture some heat during reactor operation.
What type of nuclear reaction occurs in a reactor?
Nuclear fission is the primary type of nuclear reaction that occurs in a reactor. It involves the splitting of heavy atomic nuclei to release energy.
Name one type of nuclear reactor?
One type of nuclear reactor is the pressurized water reactor (PWR). In a PWR, the heat generated by nuclear fission in the reactor core is transferred to water, which circulates through the core to create steam that drives turbines to produce electricity.
Primary function of moderator in nuclear reactor?
The primary function of a moderator in a nuclear reactor is to slow down the fast neutrons produced during fission reactions, making them more likely to cause additional fission events. This helps sustain a chain reaction by ensuring a sufficient number of neutrons are available to continue the process. Common moderators include water, graphite, and heavy water.
How is a Pressurized Water Reactor different from a Boiling Water Reactor?
In a PWR the pressure in the reactor primary circuit is kept high enough to prevent boiling, and heat is transferred to a secondary circuit at a lower pressure where steam is produced for the turbine. In a BWR a proportion of the water passing into the reactor is allowed to boil off feeding directly to the turbine. Otherwise, the reactor core itself is very similar.
What happens to the primary cooling water in a pressurized water-reactor?
In a pressurized water-reactor, the primary cooling water circulates through the reactor core to remove heat generated by the nuclear fission process. This heated water then transfers its heat to a secondary water loop through a heat exchanger, where the secondary water is converted to steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. The primary cooling water is then cooled down in a separate heat exchanger before being recirculated back into the reactor core.
How many steam generators are there in a pressurized water reactor?
A pressurized water reactor typically has between two to four steam generators. These large heat exchangers are vital components in the reactor's secondary cooling system, where heat from the primary reactor coolant is transferred to produce steam for generating electricity in a turbine generator.
