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Mechanical Engineering · Q74

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 74

Q74

Breeder reactor has a conversion ratio of

A.
Unity
B.
More than unity
Answer
C.
Less than unity
D.
Zero

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
In a breeder reactor, the conversion ratio is higher than 1. "Break-even" is achieved when the conversion ratio reaches 1.0 and the reactor produces as much fissile material as it uses