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fission based nuclear reactor…?

Can anyone tell me the basic operation of a fission based nuclear reactor power generation station?

So far i understand that coolant is pumped around the reactor and is turned to steam by the heat generated by the reactions. The steam drives the generator. I have only got this information from sources in text books and the internet and although it is becoming clearer im not sure if i am understanding it right. Can anyone confirm? or tell me where ive gone wrong…

Thanks