⚛ Nuclear Reactor Controls:
Adjust the control rods, neutron emission, and pump speed to observe how the reactor core heats water,
produces steam, spins the turbine, and drives the generator.
Control Rods
40%
Neutron Source
60%
Pump Speed
70%
Reaction Rate
1.20
Steam Output
Normal
Status: Stable operation
Core Heating: Moderate
Turbine: Spinning
Pause
Reset
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SCRAM
NUCLEAR REACTOR
The first artificial nuclear reactor, Chicago Pile-1, was constructed at the University of Chicago in late 1942
Legend:
moderator / cooling water
neutrons / fission glow
hot pipe / heater coil
steam flow
turbine / generator / pump
Control rods inserted deeper reduce the chain reaction. Steam drives the turbine, which turns the generator.