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control rod

(Physics / General Physics) one of a number of rods or tubes containing a neutron absorber, such as boron, that can be inserted into or retracted from the core of a nuclear reactor in order to control its rate of reaction

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control rod - a steel or aluminum rod that can be moved up or down to control the rate of the nuclear reaction

nuclear reactor, reactor - (physics) any of several kinds of apparatus that maintain and control a nuclear reaction for the production of energy or artificial elements

rod - a long thin implement made of metal or wood

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MHI; TSE: 7011) has received an order for a set of replacement control rod drive mechanisms (CRDM) for nuclear reactors from Ringhals AB of Sweden.

MHI Receives Order for Control Rod Drive Mechanisms for Nuclear Power ... by JCN Newswires

When electricity is applied to the electromagnet, a plunger or mechanism inside the solenoid shifts in and out to move a linkage or control rod.

In the shop by Anderson, Dan / Farm Journal

It's also important that the pitch beam, inboard retention plate and outboard retention plate and each pitch control rod are marked with correct color, too.

Use color for balance, too by Harrison, Andrew / PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly

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