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A first order reaction is to be treated in a series of two mixed reactors. The total volume of the two reactors is minimum, when the reactors are
A Equal in size
B Of different sizes
C Of such size that the ratio of their volumes is
D None of these
Which of the following nuclear reactors is the most efficient thermodynamically while operating between the same temperature and pressure limits of the reactor?
A Molten sodium cooled
B CO2 gas cooled
C Pressurised water
D Boiling water
According to the history of the Ruppur Nuclear Power Station Bangladesh first conceived of building a nuclear power plant in-
A 1961
B 1981
C 1996
D 2011
Which of the following types of nuclear reactors is most prone to radioactive hazards?
A Gas cooled reactor
B Molten Sodium Reactor
C Boiling water reactor
D Pressurised water reactor
Which is the most commonly used molten metal for cooling of nuclear reactors?
A Zinc
B Sulphur
C Sodium
D Manganese
Nuclear fuel generally used in reactors is uranium oxide instead of uranium, because the former has higher
A Melting point, hence can be subjected to higher temperature
B Density ; hence core volume for a given power output would be smaller
C Resistance to effects of irradiation
D All of the above
Heavy water used in the nuclear reactors to slow down the speed of neutrons is
A Highly purified water
B A compound of oxygen and deuterium
C Water having dissolved salts of heavy metals
D None of these
The control rods in the control system of nuclear reactors are used to
A Absorb excess neutrons
B Control fuel consumption
C Control temperature
D All of these
Nuclear reactors are used
A To produce heat for thermoelectric power
B To produce fissionable material
C To propel ships, submarines, aircrafts
D All of these
Gas cooling as compared to water cooling of nuclear reactors
A Can not attain a high temperature
B Is more efficient as gas has a higher specific heat
C Can produce only saturated steam for feeding to power turbine
D None of these

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