In a pressurized water-reactor the primary cooling water:

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Question: In a pressurized water-reactor the primary cooling water

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1.  Boils in the core and is used to turn the turbine
2.  Evaporates to the atmosphere using a cooling tower
3.  Transfers its heat to the secondary cooling water in a steam generator

Answer 1

3. Transfers its heat to the secondary cooling water in a steam generator

In a pressurized water reactor, the primary cooling water transfers its heat to the secondary cooling water in a steam generator.