RBMK
The RBMK, or Reaktor Bolshoy Moshchnosti Kanalny (High Power Channel-type Reactor), is a type of graphite-moderated nuclear reactor that was developed in the Soviet Union. It is a pressure tube reactor design, meaning that the fuel is contained in individual tubes that pass through a graphite moderator. This design allows for on-power refueling, meaning that fuel can be replaced while the reactor is still operating, a feature that was considered a significant advantage.
RBMK reactors are characterized by their large size and high power output. They use enriched uranium as
The most well-known incident involving an RBMK reactor was the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. This event highlighted