BWR (Boiling Water Reactor)

A Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) is a type of nuclear power plant that generates electricity. In a BWR, uranium fuel is used to produce heat through nuclear fission. This heat boils water, creating steam, which drives a turbine connected to a generator. The steam then cools, condenses back into water, and is reused in the system. BWRs are distinctive because they allow the water used to cool the reactor to boil directly in the reactor vessel, simplifying the design compared to other reactors. They are widely used due to their efficiency and safety features.