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What are control rods?
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Subject : Power Plant Engineering
Topic: Chap 5- Nuclear Power Plants
Difficulty: Medium
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written 5.9 years ago by | • modified 5.9 years ago |
Subject : Power Plant Engineering
Topic: Chap 5- Nuclear Power Plants
Difficulty: Medium
written 5.9 years ago by |
Control rods are used to control the reaction to prevent it from becoming violent. They control the reaction by absorbing neutrons. These rods are made of boron or cadmium. Whenever the reaction needs to be stopped, the rods are fully inserted and placed against their seats and when the reaction is to be started the rods are pulled out.