Nuclear energy

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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sensitive unclassified nonsafeguards information (

Energy; Nuclear energy

Information that is generally not publicly available and that encompasses a wide variety of categories, such as proprietary information, personal and private information, or information subject to ...

seismic category i

Energy; Nuclear energy

Structures, systems, and components that are designed and built to withstand the maximum potential earthquake stresses for the particular region where a nuclear plant is sited.

secondary system

Energy; Nuclear energy

The steam generator tubes, steam turbine, condenser, and associated pipes, pumps, and heaters used to convert the heat energy of the reactor coolant system into mechanical energy for electrical ...

secondary radiation

Energy; Nuclear energy

Radiation originating as the result of absorption of other radiation in matter. It may be either electromagnetic or particulate in nature.

sealed source

Energy; Nuclear energy

Any radioactive material or byproduct encased in a capsule designed to prevent leakage or escape of the material.

safety-related

Energy; Nuclear energy

In the regulatory arena, this term applies to systems, structures, components, procedures, and controls (of a facility or process) that are relied upon to remain functional during and following ...

scintillation detector

Energy; Nuclear energy

The combination of phosphor, photomultiplier tube, and associated electronic circuits for counting light emissions produced in the phosphor by ionizing radiation.