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Mechanical Engineering · Q45

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 45

Q45

For economical operation of a nuclear plant

A.
Used fuel should be reprocessed
Answer
B.
Moderator should be used
C.
Coolant should be employed
D.
Control rods should be used

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
For economical operation of a nuclear plant used fuel should be reprocessed.
Fuel, operational and maintenance costs are relatively small components of the total cost.