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what is difference between coolant and moderator ?

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Answered by rewa1
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coolant and moderator are used in nuclear power plant. graphite is called moderator. it slows down the speed of neutrons to make them fit for causing fission
coolant is a liquid sodium .sodium absorb the heat produced in the reactor. this extremely hot sodium is then passed into the coil of heat exchanger containing water .water absorbs heat from hot Sodium and boils to from steam. the hot steam at high pressure is introduced into a turbine chamber having a turbine. the pressure of the steam makes the turbine to rotate. the shaft of the turbine is connected to a generator . The generator The generator produces electricity .


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Answered by Surnia
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The difference between coolant and moderator is as follows:

Explanation:

  • The coolant is a substance which is used as a conductor of heat it absorbs the thermal energy generated through fission whereas the moderator is a substance which slows down the speed of the fission reaction.
  • The coolant is responsible for steam generating and the moderator is used for the sustainable chain reaction.
  • The example of coolant is the heavy water, liquid sodium and the example of moderator is the biphenyl.

Learn more about coolant:

What is used as a coolant: https://brainly.in/question/1998121

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