Nuclear reactors are the key components of nuclear power plants, which provide usable electricity. There are 94 commercial reactors in the United States alone, and over 400 collectively around the world. Utilizing uranium for fuel, the nuclear reactors currently in the U.S. are classified as light water reactors. This means they use water as a coolant and for neutron moderation. There are two main subtypes of light water reactors: pressurized water reactors and boiling water reactors. The next...
