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What is a challenge faced by Pebble Bed Reactors (PBRs)?

Difficulty in handling fuel compacts

Inability to account for variations in temperature and composition

Limited coolant channels

Lack of natural assemblies due to random arrangement of pebbles (correct)

What is important for fuel in PBRs to maintain?

Resistance to fuel motion during earthquakes

High levels of cesium accumulation

Low levels of burnup monitoring

Integrity and performance under harsh conditions (correct)

What are computed for spectral zones in PBRs?

Cross sections (correct)

Fuel compacts

Coolant channels

Control rods

What does fuel handling in PBRs involve?

Loading, unloading, and monitoring of fuel burnup Signup and view all the answers

Why is monitoring of fuel burnup important in PBRs?

To ensure safe and efficient operation Signup and view all the answers

What can affect fuel performance and safety in TRISO fuel?

Cesium accumulation Signup and view all the answers

What can fuel motion during earthquakes cause in PBRs?

Pebbles to settle Signup and view all the answers

What type of fuel arrangement do prismatic block reactors use?

Fuel compacts arranged in blocks with engineered coolant channels Signup and view all the answers

What is fuel reshuffling in prismatic block reactors used for?

To optimize fuel utilization and maintain a balanced power profile Signup and view all the answers

What does fuel handling in prismatic block reactors involve?

Loading, reshuffling, and unloading of fuel compacts Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Pebble bed reactors lack natural assemblies due to random arrangement of pebbles
Fuel in PBRs must maintain integrity and performance under harsh conditions
Cross sections are computed for spectral zones to account for variations in temperature and composition
Fuel handling in PBRs involves loading, unloading, and monitoring of fuel burnup
Monitoring of fuel burnup is important for safe and efficient operation
Cesium accumulation in TRISO fuel can affect fuel performance and safety
Fuel motion during earthquakes in PBRs can cause pebbles to settle and require computational simulations to predict
Prismatic block reactors use fuel compacts arranged in blocks with engineered coolant channels
Fuel reshuffling is a strategy used in prismatic block reactors to optimize fuel utilization and maintain a balanced power profile
Fuel handling in prismatic block reactors involves loading, reshuffling, and unloading of fuel compacts.

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Are you interested in the fascinating world of nuclear reactors? Test your knowledge about Pebble Bed Reactors and Prismatic Block Reactors with this quiz! This quiz covers topics related to fuel handling, fuel performance, computational simulations, and safety considerations. Sharpen your skills in understanding the complex workings of nuclear reactors with this engaging quiz. Get ready to learn about the challenges and innovations in this cutting-edge field!