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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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neutron flux
Energy; Nuclear energy
A measure of the intensity of neutron radiation in neutrons/cm 2 -sec. It is the number of neutrons passing through 1 square centimeter of a given target in 1 second. Expressed as nv, where n = ...
net generation
Energy; Nuclear energy
The gross amount of electric energy produced by a generating station, minus the amount used to operate the station. Net generation is usually measured in watthours (Wh).
neutron capture
Energy; Nuclear energy
The reaction that occurs when a nucleus captures a neutron. The probability that a given material will capture a neutron is proportional to its neutron capture cross section and depends on the energy ...
neutron
Energy; Nuclear energy
An uncharged elementary particle, with a mass slightly greater than that of the proton, found in the nucleus of every atom heavier than hydrogen.
net summer capacity
Energy; Nuclear energy
The steady hourly output that generating equipment is expected to supply to system load, exclusive of auxiliary power, as demonstrated by measurements at the time of peak demand (summer). Net summer ...
net electric generation
Energy; Nuclear energy
The gross amount of electric energy produced by a generating station, minus the amount used to operate the station. Note: Electricity required for pumping at pumped-storage plants is regarded as ...
net capacity factor
Energy; Nuclear energy
The ratio of the net electricity generated, for the time considered, to the energy that could have been generated at continuous full-power operation during the same period.
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