Pressurized water reactor

GPTKB entity

Statements (20)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fusion
gptkbp:can_be_used_in naval propulsion
gptkbp:developed_by gptkb:the_United_States
gptkbp:has_a_primary_circuit that circulates coolant
gptkbp:has_a_secondary_circuit that generates steam
gptkbp:has_a_thermal_efficiency_of about 33% to 37%
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pressurized water reactor
gptkbp:is_designed_to prevent boiling in the reactor core
gptkbp:is_known_for its safety features
gptkbp:is_often_used_in nuclear power plants
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Generation_II_nuclear_reactors
gptkbp:is_used_in commercial electricity generation
gptkbp:operates_under high pressure
gptkbp:produces steam for electricity generation
gptkbp:requires containment structures
gptkbp:type_of light water reactor
gptkbp:uses water as a coolant
water as a neutron moderator
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fusion
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4