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watthour

Energy; Nuclear energy

An unit of energy equal to one watt of power steadily supplied to, or taken from, an electrical circuit for one hour (or exactly 3. 6x10 3 J).

waste classification

Energy; Nuclear energy

Classification of low-level radioactive waste (LLW) according to its radiological hazard. The classes include Class A, B, and C, with Class A being the least hazardous and ...

uranium conversion facility

Energy; Nuclear energy

A facility that receives natural uranium in the form of ore concentrate (known as “yellowcake”) and converts it into uranium hexafluoride (UF6), in preparation for fabricating ...

void

Energy; Nuclear energy

In a nuclear power reactor, an area of lower density in a moderating system (such as steam bubbles in water) that allows more neutron leakage than does the more dense material ...

very high radiation area

Energy; Nuclear energy

An area accessible to individuals, in which radiation levels exceed 500 rad (5 gray) in one hour at 1 meter from the source or from any surface that the radiation penetrates (see ...

void coefficient of reactivity

Energy; Nuclear energy

A rate of change in the reactivity of a water reactor system resulting from a formation of steam bubbles as the power level and temperature increase.

viability assessment

Energy; Nuclear energy

A decisionmaking process used by the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) to assess the prospects for safe and secure permanent disposal of high-level radioactive waste in an ...