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Exercise : Nuclear Power Engineering - Section 2
36.
Which of the following accounts for the maximum energy release in the nuclear fission process ?
Kinetic energy of fission products
Radioactive decay of fission products
Instantaneous release of γ-rays
Kinetic energy of neutrons
Answer: Option
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37.
In a pressurised water reactor (PWR), the
fuel is natural uranium and heavy water acts both as moderator & coolant.
coolant water boils in the core of the reactor.
coolant water is pressurised to prevent bulk boiling of water in the core.
use of moderator is not required.
Answer: Option
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38.
Liquid metal (e.g, . molten sodium) is preferred as a coolant in case of a/an __________ reactor.
homogeneous
graphite moderated
fast breeder
enriched uranium (3% U-235) fuelled
Answer: Option
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39.
Coolant used in a boiling water reactor is
hydrogen gas
water
steam
a mixture of water & steam
Answer: Option
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40.
A thermal nuclear reactor compared to a fast breeder reactor
uses slower neutrons for fission.
uses faster neutrons for fission.
gives higher power density.
requires less fuel to run at the same power level.
Answer: Option
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