nuclear power plant - advanced boiling water reactor (abwr) : hitachi in u.s.a
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Hitachi has a rich experience in the planning, design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance of nuclear power plants including advanced boiling water reactor (ABWR) plants.TRANSCRIPT
Nuclear power plants emit much less carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide emissions from nuclear power generation are 1/ 20 to 1/ 40 of power generation from fossil fuel.
Hitachi-GE Nuclear Energy, Ltd. Experience in the planning,design, manufacturing,
installation and maintenance ofnuclear power plants including ABWR plants (Advanced Boiling Water Reactor).
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Nuclear Plant (ABWR) - 1
ABWR Birds-eye view
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Nuclear Plant (ABWR) - 2
Main technological features of an ABWR include:Large scale, highly efficientEconomical reactor coreReactor coolant recirculation system driven by internal pumps
Advanced control rod drive mechanismOverall digital control and instrumentationA reinforced concrete containment vessel
Schematic diagram of ABWR