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In a Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) core, what is the primary mechanism responsible for removing decay heat during shutdown conditions, and how does the thermal-hydraulic design ensure its effectiveness?
Conduction through fuel cladding and convection to the moderator, relying on passive heat removal paths.
Natural circulation driven by bulk fluid density differences, with a large core volume facilitating flow.
Boiling and condensation within steam generators, where latent heat transfer is dominant.
Forced circulation via primary coolant pumps, with redundant pump systems ensuring continuous operation.
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Consider a boiling water reactor (BWR) core experiencing a steam void fraction of 40% in a specific fuel assembly. How would this void fraction impact the local hydraulic resistance and the effectiveness of natural circulation within that assembly, and what design considerations mitigate potential issues?
Increased void fraction leads to higher hydraulic resistance due to increased turbulence, hindering natural circulation.
Increased void fraction leads to lower hydraulic resistance due to reduced density, promoting natural circulation.
Increased void fraction leads to lower hydraulic resistance, enhancing natural circulation.
Increased void fraction leads to higher hydraulic resistance due to phase separation, negatively impacting natural circulation.
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During a Loss of Coolant Accident (LOC
Overcoming the hydraulic resistance of the damaged pipework and core, mitigated by multiple injection points and gravity-driven systems.
Preventing the formation of steam pockets that block coolant flow, managed by vent systems and passive injection.
in a nuclear reactor, the effectiveness of Emergency Core Cooling Systems (ECCS) is paramount. From a thermal-hydraulic perspective, what is the primary challenge in delivering cooling water to the core during a large break LOCA, and how do modern ECCS designs address this? A) Maintaining sufficient system pressure to overcome core steam pressure, addressed by accumulator injection.
Ensuring adequate flow rate of injected water to counteract vapor generation, achieved through high-pressure injection pumps.

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