Chapter 19, Problem 58QAP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The type of nuclear reactor in which nonfissionable $U$ is converted to fissionable $Pu$ should be identified.

Concept Introduction:

A nuclear reactor is a device in which a chain of nuclear reactions take place to convert a fissile nucleus to a different nucleus with the release of large amount of energy.

There are different types of nuclear reactors. The basic types are: light water reactor, heavy water reactor, graphite moderated reactor and fast breeder reactor.