The power output of the reactor and the combustion of the fuel are regulated by lowering and lifting the control rods and with the adjustment of concentration of boric acid in the primary coolant. Control rods consist of silver, indium, and cadmium which are good neutron absorbers.
How NEK works
Primary system Reactor Nuclear fuel Control rods Water in the primary system Reactor coolant pump Pressuriser Steam generators Secondary system High pressure and low pressure steam turbines Condenser Electric generator Transformer
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