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Nuclear energy
Nuclear binding energy is the energy required to split a nucleus of an atom into its component parts. The component parts are neutrons and protons, which are collectively called nucleons. The binding energy of nuclei is always a positive number, since all nuclei require net energy to separate them into individual protons and neutrons.
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Nuclear energy
NRC operations center
Energy; Nuclear energy
The primary center of communication and coordination among the NRC, its licensees, State and Tribal agencies, and other Federal agencies, regarding operating events involving nuclear reactors or ...
nozzle
Energy; Nuclear energy
As used in power water reactors and boiling water reactors, the interface (inlet and outlet) between reactor plant components (pressure vessel, coolant pumps, steam generators, etc. ) and their ...
not reported (NR)
Energy; Nuclear energy
Specifies that information applicable to the particular field was not included in the event report.
not applicable (NA)
Energy; Nuclear energy
Specifies that a particular field is not applicable to the event.
non-vital plant systems
Energy; Nuclear energy
Systems at a nuclear facility that may or may not be necessary for the operation of the facility (i.e., power production) but that would have little or no effect on public health and safety should ...
non-stochastic effect
Energy; Nuclear energy
The health effects of radiation, the severity of which vary with the dose and for which a threshold is believed to exist. Radiation-induced cataract formation is an example of a non-stochastic effect ...
nonpower reactor
Energy; Nuclear energy
A nuclear reactor that is used for research, training, or development purposes (which may include producing radioisotopes for medical and industrial uses) but has no role in producing electrical ...
