Pressurized water reactor (PWR)

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Pressurized_water_reactor_(PWR)
GPTKB entity
Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:nuclear_reactor
gptkbp:control_rods_location reactor core
gptkbp:coolant_does_not_boil primary circuit
gptkbp:coolant_flow_direction forced circulation
gptkbp:coolant_flow_type pressurized loop
gptkbp:coolant_material light water
gptkbp:coolant_pressure_(primary) ~155 bar
gptkbp:coolant_temperature_(primary) ~315°C
gptkbp:coolingSystem gptkb:water
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_Company
1950s
gptkbp:example gptkb:Kori_Nuclear_Power_Plant
gptkb:Palo_Verde_Nuclear_Generating_Station
gptkb:Three_Mile_Island
gptkbp:features containment building
emergency core cooling system
gptkbp:fuelType gptkb:MOX_fuel
enriched uranium
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pressurized water reactor (PWR)
gptkbp:main_application electricity generation
naval propulsion
gptkbp:moderator_material light water
gptkbp:most_common_reactor_type worldwide
gptkbp:number_of_loops 2
3
4
gptkbp:primary_circuit_pressure high
gptkbp:reactor_core_location pressure vessel
gptkbp:reactor_pressure_vessel_material gptkb:steel
gptkbp:reactorType light water reactor
thermal neutron reactor
generation II reactor
generation III reactor
power reactor
pressurized reactor
gptkbp:refueling_interval 12-24 months
gptkbp:regulatory_body_(US) gptkb:Nuclear_Regulatory_Commission
gptkbp:secondary_circuit_pressure lower
gptkbp:secondary_circuit_produces steam
gptkbp:steam_drives turbine
gptkbp:steam_generator yes
gptkbp:thermal_efficiency 30-35%
gptkbp:used_in aircraft carriers
nuclear submarines
civilian nuclear power plants
gptkbp:uses_moderator gptkb:water
gptkbp:wasteType spent nuclear fuel
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Westinghouse_Electric_(current,_nuclear_business)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5