Nuclear Power Engineering
The electric power generation cost in nuclear power plant is less than that in a coal based thermal power plant, mainly because the

Thermal efficiency of the former is higher
None of these
Maintenance cost of the former is less
Fuel cost per unit power generated is less

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Nuclear Power Engineering
Secondary cooling circuit is a must in molten sodium cooled fast breeder reactor for

Lowering the coolant circulation pressure
Faster heat removal rate from the core
Avoiding the mixing of water with radioactive sodium, as it may cause explosion
Achieving high degree of superheat in the steam

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Nuclear Power Engineering
Water is a better coolant than a gas (like CO₂, He, N₂ etc.), because it

Has a better heat transfer characteristics, and it can be pressurised to attain a high temperature
All of these
Is a better neutron moderator as well
Requires comparatively smaller pumps and heat exchanger for a given heat transfer rate

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