Mechanical Engineering - IC Engines and Nuclear Power Plants - Discussion
Discussion Forum : IC Engines and Nuclear Power Plants - Section 1 (Q.No. 9)
9.
A moderator generally used in nuclear power plants is
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Mahesh said:
9 years ago
Heavy water is correct.
Ajay said:
9 years ago
Yes, heavy water is used as a moderator.
Amit said:
9 years ago
Concrete is wrong. It is used to shield the reactor.
Sarath K R said:
10 years ago
I think concrete is a wrong answer.
Anomm said:
10 years ago
Heavy water is the right option.
Suraj j said:
10 years ago
D2o is the right answer which mostly used.
Vicky said:
1 decade ago
Concrete is used for shielding (neutron) and d2o is most commonly used as a moderator.
Manjunatha K said:
1 decade ago
I too agree with you @Bhaskar!
Jay said:
1 decade ago
The answer should be heavy water, graphite or light water. Concrete is not a moderator.
Heavy water has highest moderating ration while light water has least and graphite has its moderating ration between those of heavy and light water.
Heavy water has highest moderating ration while light water has least and graphite has its moderating ration between those of heavy and light water.
Siva said:
1 decade ago
I think heavy water is used as moderator in powerplants.
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