boiling water reactor (BWR)

A boiling water reactor (BWR) is a type of nuclear power plant that generates electricity using nuclear fission. It heats water until it turns into steam inside the reactor vessel itself. The generated steam then directly drives turbines connected to electricity generators. Unlike other reactors, BWRs allow the water to boil inside the reactor core, simplifying the system by combining the functions of cooling and steam production. They are designed with safety features to contain radiation and control the nuclear reaction, providing a reliable source of clean energy.