Asked by Scott Jordan on May 12, 2024
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How many heat transfer systems are involved in a nuclear power plant that is made along the pressurized water reactor design?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) None; it is pressure that is transferred in this design.
Heat Transfer Systems
Encompass various mechanisms and processes used for the movement or transfer of heat energy from one place to another.
Pressurized Water Reactor
A type of nuclear reactor where water is used as both the coolant and moderator, keeping the reactor core under high pressure to avoid boiling.
- Explain the operational principles of nuclear reactors, including the pressurized water reactor design and fuel rod management.
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Zybrea KnightMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
In a pressurized water reactor (PWR) design, there are three heat transfer systems involved: the primary system where water is heated by the nuclear reactor core, the secondary system where steam is generated using the heat from the primary system (without direct contact), and the tertiary system (if present) typically used for cooling the secondary system's steam back into water.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the operational principles of nuclear reactors, including the pressurized water reactor design and fuel rod management.