HPR4543: Nuclear Reactor Technology - Ep 3 Reactor Basics
Hosted by Whiskeyjack on 2025-12-31 00:00:00This show has been flagged as Clean by the host.
03-Reactor-Basics
01 Introduction
In this episode we will describe the basic features and characteristics of reactors together with descriptions of the most widely used commercial reactor types.
03 Fast Versus Slow Reactors
04 Slow Neutron Reactors
06 Fast Neutron Reactors
08 Reactor Moderators
10 Light Water
11 Heavy Water
13 Graphite
14 Unmoderated
15 Coolants
16 Common Coolants
17 Alternative Coolants
18 Primary and Secondary Coolant Loops
20 Steam Generation
23 Brayton Cycle Gas Turbines
24 Refuelling Method
25 Main Commercial Reactor Types
26 PWR - Pressurized Water Reactor
28 BWR - Boiling Water Reactor
29 PHWR - Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor
33 Conclusion
We have covered the main reactor characteristics.
These characteristics can be mixed in various ways to give different reactor types.
The characteristics also affect the types of fuel that can be used.
We also covered the three main commercial power generation reactor types.
In the next episode we will describe some of the less common historical reactor types.
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Excellent series on nuclear technologies - thanks for this educational opportunity!
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