Lesson 04 of 812 min
The Principles of Operating a Nuclear Power Plant
Nuclear power plant generates energy by fission of atomic nuclei in the reactor core. The reaction is controlled by a moderator and absorber. The heat is transferred to a steam turbine which converts it into electricity.
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