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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Sarath K R said:
9 years ago
I think concrete is a wrong answer.
Amit said:
8 years ago
Concrete is wrong. It is used to shield the reactor.
Ajay said:
8 years ago
Yes, heavy water is used as a moderator.
Mahesh said:
8 years ago
Heavy water is correct.
Siva said:
9 years ago
I think heavy water is used as moderator in powerplants.
Ankit gupta said:
8 years ago
Concrete/ graphite rods use as control rods and heavy water us as a moderator.
So heavy water is the right answer.
So heavy water is the right answer.
Prashant Yadav said:
7 years ago
As per my knowledge the heavy water is used as a moderator to slow down the speed of neutrons making capable it for fission.
Refigre said:
6 years ago
Heavy water is also used as a neutron moderator. Although cement and concrete are both the correct answer.
Gopi said:
9 months ago
Concrete is wrong. Heavy water and graphite are used as moderators.
It is used as shielding material to protect from radiation.
It is used as shielding material to protect from radiation.
Abhishek mishra said:
8 months ago
Heavy water and graphite are used as a moderator in nuclear reactors.
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