Results for tag: "Pressurized Water Reactor"

The Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) is a type of nuclear reactor used in nuclear power plants. It is the most common type of nuclear reactor in the world, accounting for around two-thirds of all nuclear power plants. In a PWR, the nuclear fuel is contained in a pressure vessel, and the water used to cool the reactor is kept at high pressure to prevent it from boiling. The heat generated by the nuclear reaction is used to heat the water, which is then circulated through a steam generator to produce steam. The steam is then used to drive a turbine, which generates electricity. The PWR market is highly competitive, with a number of major players in the industry. Companies such as Westinghouse Electric Company, General Electric, Areva, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries are all major players in the PWR market. Other companies such as China National Nuclear Corporation, Rosatom, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power also have a presence in the market. Show Less Read more