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- Nuclear reactor heats water making steam
- Turbines are turned by steam
- Cooling tower condenses spent steam back to water
- water is returned to the nuclear reactor
Its actually a bit more complicated than this single closed loop, because the water heated by the nuclear reactor itself becomes slightly radioactive. Because of this radioactivity, for safety reasons a system with two closed loops connected by a heat exchanger is used. In the primary loop the water just keeps circulating between the nuclear reactor and the heat exchanger. In the secondary loop the water circulates as in the steps listed above, but substitute Heat exchanger for Nuclear reactor.
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A boiling water nuclear reactor delivers what to the turbine blades?
A boiling water nuclear reactor delivers steam to the turbine blades. The heated water in the reactor boils and produces steam, which is then used to drive the turbine blades and generate electricity.
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.
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.
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.
Where is heat from a nuclear reactor transferred to in the cooling system?
Heat from a nuclear reactor is transferred to the cooling system, where it is carried away by water or another coolant to prevent the reactor from overheating.
A boiling water nuclear reactor delivers what to the turbine blades?
A boiling water nuclear reactor delivers steam to the turbine blades. The heated water in the reactor boils and produces steam, which is then used to drive the turbine blades and generate electricity.
Are there more are there one type of nuclear reactor?
the boiling water reactor, pressurized water reactor, and the LMFB reactor
How is the heat produced in a nuclear reactor changed into useful energy?
Heat produced I'm a nuclear reactor turns water into steam that moves a massive turbine that my moving, produces energy. Water is then cooled and heated again to produce steam. Process keeps respecting itself.
What does a nuclear reactor heat?
Water.
What is the most widely used nuclear reactor?
The pressurised water reactor (PWR)
How does a nuclear reactor power a ship?
A nuclear reactor has basically one useful product that we can apply, and that's heat. We generally pump the primary coolant, which is heated by nuclear fission, through a steam generator. There, the heat of the primary coolant is picked up by the secondary water, and that water is turned into steam. The steam is then used to drive conventional steam turbines.
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.
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.
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 do you make electricity from a nuclear reaction?
It is an almost insanely simple process. Water is heated by the nuclear reactor to the point it boils and this steam is used to drive a turbine which is connected to a generator. This generator creates the electricity we use.
Where is heat from a nuclear reactor transferred to in the cooling system?
Heat from a nuclear reactor is transferred to the cooling system, where it is carried away by water or another coolant to prevent the reactor from overheating.
What is VVER-1000 type nuclear reactor?
light water moderated Soviet designed reactor
