Pressurized Water Reactors

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Nuclear Reactor
gptkbp:associated_with Nuclear waste management issues
Nuclear accidents
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:Plutonium
gptkbp:generator Electricity
gptkbp:has Piping systems
Heat exchangers
Control rods
Fuel assemblies
gptkbp:has_a Containing pressurized water
Containing steam
To prevent radiation release
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on Nuclear safety research
Energy security strategies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pressurized Water Reactors
gptkbp:impact Thermal expansion
gptkbp:influenced Technological advancements
Thermal hydraulics
gptkbp:is_a Light Water Reactor
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of Nuclear infrastructure
gptkbp:is_a_key_player_in Climate change mitigation efforts
gptkbp:is_a_source_of Low carbon electricity
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of Environmental studies
Regulatory oversight
Safety regulations
Public debate
gptkbp:is_characterized_by Closed-loop system
High operational reliability
gptkbp:is_designed_to Earthquakes
Safety and efficiency
Radioactive waste
40 years or more
gptkbp:is_equipped_with Emergency core cooling systems
gptkbp:is_involved_in Heat generation
Carbon footprint reduction efforts
Heat transfer processes
gptkbp:is_known_for High thermal efficiency
gptkbp:is_monitored_by Reactor operators
gptkbp:is_part_of Nuclear fuel cycle
Energy policy discussions
Energy transition discussions
Nuclear energy sector
Global energy mix
Nuclear fission process
gptkbp:is_studied_in Nuclear engineering programs
gptkbp:is_used_in Power generation
Research and development
Nuclear power plants
District heating systems
Military submarines
Desalination processes
Commercial electricity generation
Electric grid stability
gptkbp:operates_in High pressure
Nuclear engineers
gptkbp:produces gptkb:The_United_States
Steam
gptkbp:relatedTo Renewable energy sources
Fossil fuel power plants
Boiling Water Reactors
gptkbp:requires Enriched uranium fuel
gptkbp:uses Water as a coolant
Water as a moderator