Meaning Boiling water reactor
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Boiling water reactorNuclear reactor with water as a coolant and as a moderator, boiling in the core. The resulting steam is generally used directly to drive a turbine. Example: Nuclear Power Plant Gundremmingen, Unit C, [..]
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Boiling water reactorA type of light water nuclear reactor where the same loop of water serves as a moderator, a coolant for the core, and a steam source for the turbine.
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Boiling water reactorA common type of light water reactor (LWR), where water is allowed to boil in the core thus generating steam directly in the reactor vessel. (cf PWR)
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Boiling water reactorA reactor design (used at Nine Mile II) in which water surrounding the nuclear fuel is heated to produce steam that flows in a direct loop connected to the turbine- generator.
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Boiling water reactorBWR Boiling light water cooled and moderated reactor. In a BWR, the reactor core heats water, which turns to steam and then drives a steam turbine.
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