u/No_Chef6653

Hi guys,

Im recently becoming intrigued by the history and working procces of chernobyl. And this question may have been asked a couple of times but using the search button I couldnt really find it.

Was the RBMK reactor that the USSR used revolutionary? I mean yes we all know it had the positive void coefficient issue and the tips of the rods made the reaction unstable.

But a PRO was that you could switch out materials without turning off the whole reactor.(online refueling).

So in short: was there a reason the USSR had chosen the RBMK design over "water" designs (not political motivated)?

My apologies if this is a stupid question.

https://preview.redd.it/tpkax2rsa67h1.png?width=790&format=png&auto=webp&s=f0c51d5173c52e3b8dc4164394495f23a08d5caf

https://preview.redd.it/5l014909b67h1.png?width=535&format=png&auto=webp&s=9363658d02a24cce243e4105e0daa3fd5ccf6847

Here is a short clip as a demonstration.

(E2 sparkle).

I hope they wont nerf her cuz this looks fun af and its with a sustain aswell!!