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Which organization listed Nuclear Technology as one of the Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century?
Which organization listed Nuclear Technology as one of the Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century?
- National Academy of Engineering, USA (correct)
- International Atomic Energy Agency
- United Nations
- World Nuclear Association
What does SMR stand for in SMR Technology?
What does SMR stand for in SMR Technology?
- Small Modular Reactor (correct)
- Systematic Management of Resources
- Safety Monitoring and Reporting
- Sustainable Manufacturing and Recycling
What is the function of the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) in a Nuclear Power Plant?
What is the function of the Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) in a Nuclear Power Plant?
- To produce electricity directly
- To convert thermal energy into mechanical energy
- To control and regulate the nuclear reaction
- To generate steam for power production (correct)
What is the main purpose of the Power Conversion System in a Nuclear Power Plant?
What is the main purpose of the Power Conversion System in a Nuclear Power Plant?
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What is the primary source of energy in a Nuclear Power Plant?
What is the primary source of energy in a Nuclear Power Plant?
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Nuclear Technology
- The National Academy of Engineering listed Nuclear Technology as one of the Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century.
SMR Technology
- SMR stands for Small Modular Reactor.
Nuclear Power Plant Systems
- The Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) generates steam that drives the turbine to produce electricity.
- The Power Conversion System converts mechanical energy from the turbine into electrical energy.
- The primary source of energy in a Nuclear Power Plant is the heat produced by nuclear fission.
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