History of PWR and BWR Development

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This section provides a description of the history of the development of the Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) power system from the initial conceptual development through modern industrial systems. The discussion includes details of the Shippingport PWR design and its evolution from the original Mark I/Nautilus naval reactor design. Major design changes are described and the development of the BWR from its conception and proof of concept in the BORAX tests.

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