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What are the distinguishing characteristics of CANDU reactors?

April 26, 2017CANDU characteristics distinguishing reactors

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What are the distinguishing characteristics of CANDU reactors?

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A. The CANDU reactor uses natural uranium fuel and heavy water (D2O) as both moderator and coolant (the moderator and coolant are separate systems). It is refueled at full-power, a capability provided by the subdivision of the core into hundreds of separate pressure tubes.