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FIGURE 7.7 Schematic of a CANDU reactor: (1) fuel rods, (2) reactor core, (3) control rods, (4) heavy-water pressure reservoir, (5) steam
generator, (6) light-water pump, (7) heavy-water pump, (8) refueling machines (9) heavy-water moderator, (10) pressure tube, (11) steam to
turbine, (12) cold water return from turbine, and (13) containment vessel. (Source: Atomic Energy of Canada, Ltd.)
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FIGURE 7.8 Schematic of a liquid-metal fast-breeder reactor power plant.
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FIGURE 7.9 Nuclear fuel cycle.
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