Why is the critical heat flow rate important in the thermohydraulic design of a nuclear reactor core?
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This heat must be efficiently removed to prevent the core from overheating and to ensure the safe operation of the reactor. The heat flow rate refers to the rate at which heat is transferred from the nuclear fuel to the coolant (usually water or gas) circulating Show more…
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