POWER PLANT ENGINEERING QUIZ

Which of the following particles is the lightest?

Electron

Nucleus

Meson

Proton

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Superheated steam is generated in following reactor

Boiling water

All of the listed here

Pressurised water

Gas cooled

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U238 will undergo fission by

Either fast or slow neutrons

Low energy (slow) neutrons alone

High energy (fast) neutrons alone

Medium energy neutrons

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The most commonly used moderator in nuclear plants is

Heavy water

Concrete and bricks

Graphite and concrete

Graphite

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Reflector in nuclear plants is used to

Shield the radioactivity completely

Check pollution

Conserve energy

Return the neutrons back into the core

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The size of the reactor is said to be critical when

It becomes uncontrollable

It explodes

Chain reaction can be initiated

It produces no power

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The fast breeder reactor uses the following moderator

Demineralised water

Carbon dioxide

Heavy water

No moderator is used

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U238 will undergo fission by

Low energy(slow) neutrons alone

High energy(fast) neutrons alone

Medium energy neutrons

Either fast or slow neutrons

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Which is not identical for an atom and an isotope?

Atomic number

Position in periodic table

Mass number

Chemical properties

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For economical operation of a nuclear plant

Control rods should be used

Coolant should be employed

Moderator should be used

Used fuel should be reprocessed

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