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
graphite
heavy water
concrete
graphite and concrete
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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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.

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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