The coolant used in boiling water reactor is
A. CO2
B. Pressurised water
C. Mixture of water and steam
D. Liquid metal
Answer: Option C
Solution(By Examveda Team)
A boiling water reactor (BWR) uses demineralized water as a coolant and neutron moderator.Heat is produced by nuclear fission in the reactor core, and this causes the cooling water to boil, producing steam.
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