Chain Reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What does shielding do:
A
Prevents radiation from escaping from the core
2
Q
What happens at the turbine:
A
Steam turns the turbine
3
Q
What happens at the coolant:
A
Energy from fission transferred to thermal energy which heats the coolant being pumped through the reactor
4
Q
What happens at the generator:
A
Turbine turns the generator which generates electricity
5
Q
What happens at the reactor core:
A
Controlled chain nuclear fission reaction happens inside reactor core. Uranium nuclei split up to release 2 neutrons and 2 daughter nuclei and energy
6
Q
What happens at the heat exchange:
A
Coolant transfers thermal energy to water in the heat exchanger to create steam
7
Q
What do the movable control rods do:
A
Control the chain reaction by absorbing neutrons
