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Mechanical Engineering · Q89

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 89

Q89

Boiling water reactor employs

A.
Boiler
B.
Direct cycle of coolant system
Answer
C.
Double circuit system of coolant cycle
D.
Multi passes system

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
A boiling water reactor (BWR) uses demineralized water as a coolant and neutron moderator.
Heat is produced by nuclear fission in the reactor core, and this causes the cooling water to boil, producing steam.