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What are the main components of a nuclear reactor?
What are the main components of a nuclear reactor?
- Control rods, standby liquid control, and high pressure coolant injection
- Water, turbines, and generators
- Cooling towers, condensers, and backup power
- Fuel, nuclear chain reactions, and waste products (correct)
What are the two types of reactors used for steam generation and electricity production?
What are the two types of reactors used for steam generation and electricity production?
- Solar and wind reactors
- Boiling water and pressurized water reactors (correct)
- Gas and coal reactors
- Hydroelectric and geothermal reactors
What converts steam into electricity in a nuclear power plant?
What converts steam into electricity in a nuclear power plant?
- Cooling towers and condensers
- Control rods and standby liquid control
- High pressure coolant injection and low pressure coolant injection systems
- Turbines and generators (correct)
What helps regulate the temperature of a nuclear power plant?
What helps regulate the temperature of a nuclear power plant?
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What is a benefit of nuclear power as a source of energy?
What is a benefit of nuclear power as a source of energy?
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What are some safety features of a nuclear power plant?
What are some safety features of a nuclear power plant?
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What provides backup power during emergencies in a nuclear power plant?
What provides backup power during emergencies in a nuclear power plant?
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Study Notes
- Nuclear reactors contain fuel, nuclear chain reactions, and waste products to produce heat.
- Boiling water and pressurized water reactors are used for steam generation and electricity production.
- Turbines and generators convert steam into electricity.
- Cooling towers and condensers help regulate the temperature of the plant.
- Nuclear power is a consistent and low-polluting source of energy.
- Control rods, standby liquid control, high pressure coolant injection, automatic depressurization, and low pressure coolant injection systems are safety features.
- Diesel generators and batteries provide backup power during emergencies.
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