1. Jun 23, 2016 #1

   kumar1405

   

   why Cross shaped contol rods used in boiling water reactor?
   thanks in adavance for answer .

    

   kumar1405, Jun 23, 2016
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3. Jun 23, 2016 #2

   drvrm

   

   The control rods are composed of blades in a shape of cruciform in order to move through the gaps formed between channels of fuel assemblies.
   A velocity damper is also provided at the lower portion
   of the control rod
   to slow down the dropping velocity in case of a accident.
   for details one can visit: http://atominfo.ru/files/fukus/npp2.pdf

    

   drvrm, Jun 23, 2016
4. Jun 23, 2016 #3

   kumar1405

   

   thank you for your valuable answer .

    

   kumar1405, Jun 23, 2016

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