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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.
What do you understand with hot spot in tubular reactor give example?
A hot spot in a tubular reactor refers to a localized region where the temperature is significantly higher compared to the rest of the reactor. This can lead to non-uniform reactant conversion and potential issues like thermal runaway. An example could be the buildup of coke deposits in a certain region of a tubular reactor, causing localized overheating and interfering with the reaction process.
How many houses could be powered with a nuclear reactor?
That depends on the power rating of the reactor.
What gives us heat?
There are many things which give us heat such as the sun, fire and raidiators.light gives off heat
How many pounds of uranium are in a nuclear reactor?
The amount of uranium in a nuclear reactor can vary depending on the size and type of reactor. Generally, a small reactor can contain several hundred pounds of uranium, while a larger reactor can contain several tons.
What is the cooling water for in a nuclear reactor?
The cooling water in a nuclear reactor is used to remove heat generated during the nuclear fission process. It helps regulate the temperature of the reactor core to prevent overheating, which could lead to a meltdown. Cooling water also helps in transferring the heat energy to a separate system for electricity generation.
How many fuel assemblies are in a modern reactor?
200
How many control rods are there in a nuclear reactor?
The number of control rods in a nuclear reactor can vary depending on the design and size of the reactor. Typically, a nuclear reactor can have anywhere from 50 to 100 control rods. These rods are used to control the rate of the nuclear reaction by absorbing neutrons and regulating the power output of the reactor.
How many type of nuclear energy?
Nuclear fission reactors come in various forms, though the principle of using the heat from a nuclear chain reaction is always the same. 1. Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR). 2. Boiling Water Reactor (BWR). 3. Magnox gas cooled reactor (no longer built) 4. Advanced gas cooled reactor (no longer built but still in use in UK). 5. Canadian heavy water reactor (Candu) 6. Russian design of Chernobyl type. I think this covers the most used types for power generation. There are others such as the gas cooled pebble bed reactor, and the fast breeder reactor, that are possible but designs have not been so successful and these have not been adopted commercially.
How many died in Israel attack on Osirak reactor?
10 Iraqi soldiers died, as well as a French adviser (the reactor was French built.
How many watts electricity is produced by a nuclear reactor?
The electricity produced by a nuclear reactor can vary depending on its size and design, but a typical nuclear reactor can generate anywhere from 500 megawatts to 1,500 megawatts of electricity.
Why does Japan have many nuclear reactors?
The reason for having many reactors is because you can produce more electrical energy from them. Also Japan use BWR type reactors(Boiling Water Reactor) which are not as efficent as a more commonly used PWR reactor(Pressurized Water Reactor).
