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Discussion Forum : Chemical Engineering Basics - Section 5 (Q.No. 28)
28.
The most commonly used moderator in nuclear power plants is
graphite
light water
heavy water
berellium
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Muhammad Zeeshan said:   2 years ago
I think Light water is the correct answer.

Lalit kumar said:   5 years ago
Used Moderator in nuclear power plant. Heavy water D2o.

Muhammad Mujahid Anwar said:   6 years ago
The moderator, which is of importance in thermal reactors, is used to moderate, that is, to slow down, neutrons from fission to thermal energies. Commonly used moderators include regular (light) water (roughly 75% of the world's reactors).

So, Option B is right.

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