Alert

Due to a lapse in appropriations, the NRC has ceased normal operations. However, excepted and exempted activities necessary to maintain critical health and safety functions—as well as essential progress on designated critical activities, including those specified in Executive Order 14300—will continue, consistent with the OMB-Approved NRC Lapse Plan.

Animated Images of Plants PWR and BWR

There are two types of typical reactors in the United States: Pressurized-water reactor and Boiling-water reactors. See typical animated images below and learn how they generate electricity.