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The breeding gain in case of thermal breeder reactor as compared to fast breeder reactor is
A Same
B Lower
C Higher
D Unity
Molten sodium (as a coolant in fast breeder reactor)
A can't attain high temperature at normal pressure
B is not at all corrosive even at a higher temperature
C is highly radioactive at elevated temperature & can cause explosion when it comes in contact with air or water
D none of these
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
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
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
Circulation of liquid metal (i.e. molten sodium) in a liquid metal cooled nuclear reactor is done by a/an __________ pump.
A Electromagnetic
B Axial flow
C Diaphragm
D Reciprocating
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
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
__________ moderator is used in a fast breeder reactor.
A Heavy water
B Graphite
C No
D Beryllium

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