Lesson 06 of 812 min
The Most Used Nuclear Reactors: PWR and BWR
Most common types of nuclear reactors use ordinary water as a moderator and coolant. These are Pressurized Water Reactor that uses water under high pressure and Boiling Water Reactor in which water boils in the reactor vessel.
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Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)
The pressurized water reactor (PWR) uses light water at a pressure of 15.7 MPa as a coolant. Steam in the secondary circuit propels the turbine.
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Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
In a boiling water reactor (BWR), the water boils directly inside the reactor. Dried steam propels the turbogenerator. It is a single-circuit power plant.
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