Refueling a NUCLEAR REACTOR – Smarter Every Day 311

Destin takes you inside the Browns Ferry nuclear plant (run by TVA) to show exactly how a reactor is refueled, from swapping out fuel rods to the safety systems that keep everything under control. Along the way he shares behind-the-scenes insights, links to in-depth articles on TVA and the plant’s history, plus resources if you want to dig deeper.

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