The pressurized water reactor (PWR) is a type of nuclear reactor where water is used as both a coolant and moderator. The reactor core heats up the water, which remains under high pressure to prevent it from boiling. This hot water then passes through a steam generator, where it transfers its heat to a separate secondary water system, creating steam to drive a turbine and generate electricity. The neat sketch of a PWR typically shows the core surrounded by the primary coolant loop and the secondary steam loop connected to the turbine generator.
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