Fundamentals of Nuclear Physics

Nuclear Reactors

Author(s): Ritesh Kohale*, Sanjay J. Dhoble* and Vibha Chopra *

Pp: 104-131 (28)

DOI: 10.2174/9789815049909123010008

* (Excluding Mailing and Handling)

Abstract

The present chapter is thoroughly dedicated to nuclear power reactors to understand its fundamental conceptions. It also envelops the ancient background and constructed nuclear fission reactors, important components of nuclear reactors, thermal reactors, heavy water, moderator reactors, graphite-gas moderator reactors, and accelerator-driven subcritical reactors (ADSR). The Oklo ancient nuclear reactor is the foundation of natural fission reactors.


Keywords: ADSR, Fission, Moderator, Nuclear Reactors, Thermal Reactors.

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