: After exiting the turbine, the steam is cooled in a condenser, turning it back into liquid water (condensate), which is then pumped back into the reactor vessel to start the cycle again. Key Characteristics NUCLEAR 101: How Does a Nuclear Reactor Work?
: This steam travels through pipes directly to a turbine, which spins a generator to create electricity.
: Demineralized water flows upward through the core, absorbing this heat and boiling into a steam-water mixture.
A is a type of light-water nuclear reactor where the coolant water is allowed to boil directly within the reactor core. This steam then travels directly to a turbine to generate electricity, making it a "direct-cycle" system. How it Works