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reactors
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a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy
- The nuclear reactor generates electricity by harnessing the energy from nuclear fission.
- Engineers monitor the reactor's temperature and pressure to ensure safe operation.
- The reactor core contains radioactive fuel rods that undergo controlled chain reactions.
- Governments regulate nuclear reactors to ensure they meet stringent safety standards.
- Scientists are researching advanced reactor designs for cleaner and more efficient energy production.
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an electrical component, usually a coil of wire, inserted into an alternating-current circuit to introduce inductive reactance, limit surge currents, and help regulate voltage
- The substation added a series reactor to control fault currents during short-circuit events.
- Engineers chose a dry-type reactor for the motor control panel to suppress inrush current at startup.
- An oil-filled reactor in the transmission line absorbs excess reactive power and stabilizes voltage.
- Before connecting the capacitor bank, technicians installed a line reactor to prevent harmonics from feeding back.
- The reactor's inductance slowed sudden current spikes and protected downstream circuit breakers.