Q21
The coolant used in boiling water reactor is
A.
CO2
B.
Pressurised water
C.
Mixture of water and steam
AnswerD.
Liquid metal
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
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.