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light-water reactor [′līt ¦wȯd·ər rē′ak·tər] (nucleonics) A nuclear reactor that uses ordinary water as moderator, in contrast to heavy water. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to The Guardian, a spokesman for ABB said that "board members were informed about the project, which would deliver systems and equipment for light water reactors. The move will strengthen GE and Hitachi's existing boiling water reactor (BWR) capabilities in the light water reactor industry, while positioning the alliance for expansion into new nuclear energy segments and technologies. Fort Calhoun Station, located eight miles north of Omaha, Nebraska, is a pressurized light water reactor facility with generating capacity of 492 megawatts. |
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