Asked by Juliana Yates on May 15, 2024
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What is the main difference between a pressurized water reactor and a boiling water reactor in a nuclear power plant?
Pressurized Water Reactor
A type of nuclear reactor where water is used as both coolant and moderator, kept under high pressure to prevent it from boiling.
Boiling Water Reactor
A boiling water reactor is a type of nuclear reactor used for generating electricity in which water is allowed to boil in the reactor core, with the steam produced directly driving a turbine.
Nuclear Power Plant
A facility that generates electricity by using heat from nuclear reactions to produce steam, which then turns turbines to create power.
- Understand the basic design differences between pressurized water reactors and boiling water reactors.
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Zybrea KnightMay 16, 2024
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The pressurized water reactor has three heat transfer systems, while the boiling water reactor has only two.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the basic design differences between pressurized water reactors and boiling water reactors.