English
New Course
Concept
Pressurized Water Reactor
Follow
0
Summary
A
Pressurized Water Reactor
(PWR) is a type of
Nuclear Reactor
where water is used as both a coolant and a moderator, maintained under
High Pressure
to prevent it from boiling. This design is the most common type of
Nuclear Reactor
in the world due to its
Inherent safety features
and efficiency in
Generating Electricity
.
Concepts
Nuclear Fission
Reactor Core
Coolant System
Moderator
Pressure Vessel
Steam Generator
Control Rods
Thermal Efficiency
Radioactive Decay
Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Heat Exchanger
Reactor Safety Systems
Containment Structure
Primary Circuit
Secondary Circuit
Nuclear Reactor
Nuclear Reactor Technology
Reactor Types
Void Coefficient Of Reactivity
Start Learning Journey
Generate Assignment Link
Lessons
Concepts
Suggested Topics
Foundational Courses
Activity
Your Lessons
Your lessons will appear here when you're logged in.
Log In
Sign up