Recent content by Wade Wilson

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    Is the use of materials to confine nuclear fusion ruled out?

    The problem is that even a very small amount of impurities can severely damage the plasma. That's a big reason why fusion plasma's require such high vaccums.
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    Why is hydrogen added to BWR coolant but not PWR coolant?

    I know hydrogen gas is used in BWR coolant to counteract radiolysis and reduce the probability of localized corrosion. Why can't the same be done for PWR's?