Refueling a Nuclear Reactor – Smarter Every Day 311

Destin takes you behind the scenes at TVA’s Browns Ferry Nuclear Plant to show exactly how fuel rods are swapped out during a refueling outage. Along the way, you’ll learn the basics of reactor operation, safety protocols, and the scale of equipment needed to keep a nuclear power station running.

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