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03-Reactor-Basics</p>
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01 Introduction</p>
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In this episode we will describe the basic features and characteristics of reactors together with descriptions of the most widely used commercial reactor types.</p>
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03 Fast Versus Slow Reactors</p>
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04 Slow Neutron Reactors</p>
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06 Fast Neutron Reactors</p>
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08 Reactor Moderators</p>
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10 Light Water</p>
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11 Heavy Water</p>
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13 Graphite</p>
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14 Unmoderated</p>
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15 Coolants</p>
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16 Common Coolants</p>
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17 Alternative Coolants</p>
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18 Primary and Secondary Coolant Loops</p>
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20 Steam Generation</p>
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23 Brayton Cycle Gas Turbines</p>
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24 Refuelling Method</p>
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25 Main Commercial Reactor Types</p>
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26 PWR - Pressurized Water Reactor</p>
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28 BWR - Boiling Water Reactor</p>
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29 PHWR - Pressurized Heavy Water Reactor</p>
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33 Conclusion</p>
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We have covered the main reactor characteristics.&nbsp;</p>
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These characteristics can be mixed in various ways to give different reactor types.</p>
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The characteristics also affect the types of fuel that can be used.</p>
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We also covered the three main commercial power generation reactor types.</p>
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In the next episode we will describe some of the less common historical reactor types.</p>
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