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Payal, reactors use uranium as nuclear fuel. The uranium will be processed into small ceramic pellets and is stacked into sealed metal tubes known as fuel rods. Inside the reactor vessel, the fuel rods are immersed in the water (which acts as a coolant and moderator). The heat created by fission converts the water into steam, which turns a turbine to produce carbon-free electricity.

Karan, could you please explain the components and its functions in boiling water reactor?

Yes sure! In boiling water reactor, 1.The recirculation system takes water from the reactor vessel and puts it back at an adjustable flow rate. 2.The main steam system transports steam from the reactor vessel to the turbines that generate electricity. 3.The circulating water system cools the steam (after it passes through the turbines) and converts it back to water. 4.The condensate and feedwater system filters the water and get it to the correct temperature and pressure, and puts it to the reactor core. 5.The emergency core cooling system offers multiple cooling mechanisms to prevent damage due to shutdowns/ accidents.

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To know about the boiling water reactor read https://www.euronuclear.org/info/encyclopedia/boilingwaterreactor.htm