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Traditional Reactor Types

Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR): Keep water under high pressure so it does not boil in the primary core, using a secondary circuit to generate steam. They make up the majority of the world's nuclear fleet. Boiling Water Reactors (BWR): Allow water to boil directly inside the main core vessel, sending that steam straight to the turbines. Pressurized Heavy Water Reactors (PHWR): Use heavy water as a coolant and moderator, allowing them to run on natural, unenriched uranium.

Advanced and Emerging Technologies

Small Modular Reactors (SMR): Factory-built, compact units designed for faster setup, lower costs, and flexible placement on smaller power grids. Microreactors: Ultra-small, portable systems meant for remote locations, isolated industrial sites, or emergency deployment. Fast Neutron Reactors: Use liquid metal coolants like sodium or lead instead of water, allowing fast neutrons to recycle spent nuclear waste into usable fuel. High-Temperature Gas-Cooled and Molten Salt Reactors: Operate at much higher temperatures without needing high pressure, which helps create industrial process heat or clean hydrogen.

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