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Which reactor produces only heat?(a) Burner reactor(b) Breeder reactor(c) Thermal reactor(d) Intermediate reactorThe question was asked in an interview for internship.My doubt is from Nuclear Reactor Components topic in division Nuclear Power Plant of Energy Engineering

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Correct option is (a) Burner REACTOR

The EXPLANATION: Burner reactor is a type of reactor using U^235 as FUEL. Enriched uranium is used to increase efficiency. To prolong the FISSION reaction, fast neutrons are slowed down with a moderator and the rate of reaction is adjusted by control rods which can absorb neutrons. Some neutrons react to form plutonium, but in SMALLER amounts than the original uranium, and produces only heat as a product.



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