Calling it coolant is a major over-simplification. The main role of a nuclear reactor in a power plant is to boil water to make steam to turn a turbine to run an alternator to generate electricity.
I actually did end up watching the whole video and yes this is an amazing summary. Thank you. Other people who can't spend an hour-and-a-half will also thank you.
Calling it coolant is a major over-simplification. The main role of a nuclear reactor in a power plant is to boil water to make steam to turn a turbine to run an alternator to generate electricity.