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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:nuclear_reactor
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gptkbp:advantage
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abundant coolant
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gptkbp:built
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1950s
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gptkbp:can_use_MOX_fuel
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yes
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gptkbp:coolant_type
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ordinary water
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gptkbp:coolingSystem
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light water
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gptkbp:countryOfOrigin
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gptkb:Soviet_Union
gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkb:United_States
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gptkbp:features
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negative temperature coefficient
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gptkbp:fuel_assembly
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zirconium alloy cladding
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gptkbp:fuel_cycle
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once-through
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gptkbp:fuel_enrichment
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3-5% U-235
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gptkbp:fuel_form
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uranium dioxide pellets
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gptkbp:fuelType
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enriched uranium
low-enriched uranium
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Light water reactor
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gptkbp:main_disadvantage
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requires enriched uranium
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gptkbp:mainly_used_in
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electricity generation
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gptkbp:moderator_type
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ordinary water
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gptkbp:most_common_reactor_type
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worldwide
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gptkbp:notableBrand
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gptkb:Areva
gptkb:Rosatom
gptkb:GE_Hitachi_Nuclear_Energy
gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Company
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gptkbp:notableEvent
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gptkb:Fukushima_Daiichi_nuclear_disaster
gptkb:Three_Mile_Island_accident
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gptkbp:numberOfReactors
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over 300
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gptkbp:operating_pressure
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high (PWR)
low (BWR)
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gptkbp:primary_circuit
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pressurized water
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gptkbp:produces_waste
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spent nuclear fuel
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gptkbp:regulates
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gptkb:Nuclear_Regulatory_Commission_(US)
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gptkbp:requires_refueling
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every 12-24 months
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gptkbp:secondary_circuit
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steam
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gptkbp:steam_generation
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direct (BWR)
indirect (PWR)
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gptkbp:subclassOf
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thermal-neutron reactor
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:nuclear_reactor
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gptkbp:thermal_efficiency
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33-37%
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gptkbp:used_in
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nuclear power plants
naval propulsion
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gptkbp:used_in_naval_vessels
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aircraft carriers
submarines
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gptkbp:uses_control_rods
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boron
cadmium
hafnium
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gptkbp:uses_moderator
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light water
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Graphite-moderated_Reactor
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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