What is the difference between Research reactor and Power reactor?
Research reactors are generally employs natural or low-enriched uranium metal as fuel to carry out research for nuclear applications. The reactor is used to produce radioisotopes for use in medicine, industry and agriculture. The heat generated is not utilized to produce electricity. Power reactors may use various types of fuels, including natural uranium (but in the oxide form), to generate higher amount of heat. The heat is taken out quickly using pressurized coolant system to generate steam, which runs a turbine to generate electricity.
