: Enriched uranium fuel in the reactor core undergoes nuclear fission, releasing massive amounts of heat.
: Before exiting the reactor vessel, the mixture passes through steam separators and dryers to remove water droplets, ensuring only "dry" steam moves forward. boiling water reactor
: Demineralized water flows upward through the core, absorbing this heat and boiling into a steam-water mixture. : Enriched uranium fuel in the reactor core
: This steam travels through pipes directly to a turbine, which spins a generator to create electricity. boiling water reactor
A is a type of light-water nuclear reactor where the coolant water is allowed to boil directly within the reactor core. This steam then travels directly to a turbine to generate electricity, making it a "direct-cycle" system. How it Works