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With reference to nuclear energy production, what is the use of boiling water in a boiling water reactor (BWR)?
1. As a coolant
2. As a neutron moderator
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 & 2
Neither 1 nor 2
A boiling water reactor is a nuclear reactor in which water is used as a coolant and moderator. Steam is thus produced in the reactor under pressure, and can be used to drive a turbine.
BWRs actually boil the water. In both types, water is converted to steam, and then recycled back into water by a part called the condenser, to be used again in the heat process.
The heat created by fission turns the water into steam, which spins a turbine to produce carbon-free electricity.
Hence option 3rd is corrcet.
By: Gagandeep Singh ProfileResourcesReport error
Harshwardhan Kamble
In the question the use of BOILING WATER is asked. Which makes the interpretation quiet confusing. As a mixture of DEMINERALISED WATER (NOT BOILING WATER) is used as a MODERATOR AND COOLANT. If the diagram or flow chart of the working of nuclear reactor is properly seen, the BOILING WATER is used AS MODERATOR only. How can BOILING WATER be used for COOLING? PLEASE CORRECT ME IF I AM WRONG. THANKING YOU
Boiling water is just used here as a trick for you the purpose is same i.e. It's a water which turns into steam
A boiling water reactor is a nuclear reactor in which water is used as a coolant and moderator. Steam is thus produced in the reactor under pressure, and can be used to drive a turbine. BWRs actually boil the water. In both types, water is converted to steam, and then recycled back into water by a part called the condenser, to be used again in the heat process.
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