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.

Pressurized-Water Reactor (PWR)

(Click for Larger Version) View an Animated Image of a Pressurized Reactor

Boiling-Water Reactor (BWR)

(Click for Larger Version)
View an Animated Image of a Boiling-Water Reactor

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