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Molten sodium is used as a coolant in a fast breeder reactor, because of its
A Excellent moderating properties
B Neutron breeding capability
C Faster heat removal capability from the core
D Capability to increase the reaction rate in the core
The breeding gain in case of thermal breeder reactor as compared to fast breeder reactor is
A Same
B Lower
C Higher
D Unity
Use of molten metal as a coolant in fast breeder reactor helps in
A Rapid heat transfer from the core
B Accelerating the reaction rate in the core
C Breeding neutrons
D Accelerating the neutrons
Secondary cooling circuit is a must in molten sodium cooled fast breeder reactor for
A Achieving high degree of superheat in the steam
B Faster heat removal rate from the core
C Lowering the coolant circulation pressure
D Avoiding the mixing of water with radioactive sodium, as it may cause explosion
Coolant used in a fast breeder reactor is
A Molten sodium
B Heavy water
C Ordinary water
D Helium
The type of pump used for the recirculation of molten sodium coolant in liquid metal cooled reactor is a/an __________ pump.
A Electromagnetic
B Reciprocating
C Centrifugal
D Volute
Liquid metal (e.g, . molten sodium) is preferred as a coolant in case of a/an __________ reactor.
A Homogeneous
B Graphite moderated
C Fast breeder
D Enriched uranium (3% U-235) fuelled
A thermal nuclear reactor compared to a fast breeder reactor
A Uses slower neutrons for fission
B Uses faster neutrons for fission
C Gives higher power density
D Requires less fuel to run at the same power level
Pump used for the transportation of molten sodium in a fast breader reactor is a/an __________ pump.
A Reciprocating
B Plunger
C Electromagnetic
D Gear
The energy produced by a thermal reactor of same size as a breeder reactor is
A Almost same
B Slightly more
C Slightly less
D Much less

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