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(Solved): Difference between a PWR and a BWR: a) Explain the difference between the control rods configuratio ...
Difference between a PWR and a BWR: a) Explain the difference between the control rods configurations. Identify advantages and disadvantages; b) Soluble boron can only be use to control reactivity in one of the two reactors, which one and why? c) Although the steam cycle is simpler in a BWR, explain why the capital costs of BWR and PWR plants are very competitive.
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a) In a pressurized water reactor (PWR), the control rods are located within the fuel assembly, whereas in a boiling water reactor (BWR), the control