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Mechanical Engineering · Q81

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 81

Q81

Breeder reactors employ liquid metal coolant because it

A.
Acts as good moderator
B.
Produces maximum steam
C.
Transfers heat from core at a fast rate
Answer
D.
Breeds neutrons

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Breeder reactors employ liquid metal coolant because it transfers heat from core at a fast rate
It has a large specific heat so that it is an efficient heat-transfer fluid. In practice, those reactors which have used liquid metal coolants have been fast-neutron reactors.