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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Jay said:
9 years 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.
Manjunatha K said:
9 years ago
I too agree with you @Bhaskar!
Vicky said:
9 years ago
Concrete is used for shielding (neutron) and d2o is most commonly used as a moderator.
Suraj j said:
9 years ago
D2o is the right answer which mostly used.
Anomm said:
9 years ago
Heavy water is the right option.
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.
Sumit said:
8 years ago
I too agree, D2O is the right answer.
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