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Whats the difference between a BWR and a PWR for a nuclear power plant?

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I don't entirely understand the difference. Is it just that the pressurized has a 2nd circuit of water that is under pressure and therefore cannot turn to steam but heats and turns different watre to steam?

Which is more effecient?

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  1. BWR has more efficiency ( 39%) as compared to PHWR (28%)


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