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bayesian estimation

Energy; Nuclear energy

A mathematical formulation, using Bayes' theorem, by which the likelihood of an event can be estimated taking explicit consideration of certain contextual features (such as amount ...

background radiation

Energy; Nuclear energy

The natural radiation that is always present in the environment. It includes cosmic radiation which comes from the sun and stars, terrestrial radiation which comes from the Earth, ...

average planar linear heat generation rate (APLGHR

Energy; Nuclear energy

The average value of the linear heat generation rate of all the fuel rods at any given horizontal plane along a fuel assembly (also known as a "fuel bundle" or "fuel element").

auxiliary feedwater

Energy; Nuclear energy

Backup water supply used during nuclear plant startup and shutdown to supply water to the steam generators during accident conditions for removing decay heat from the reactor.

auxiliary building

Energy; Nuclear energy

A building at a nuclear power plant, which is frequently located adjacent to the reactor containment structure, and houses most of the auxiliary and safety systems associated with ...