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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
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Energy; Nuclear energy
The Federal agency responsible for leading the unified national effort to secure the U. S. Against those who seek to disrupt the American way of life. DHS is also responsible for preparing for and ...
transient
Energy; Nuclear energy
A change in the reactor coolant system temperature, pressure, or both, attributed to a change in the reactor’s power output. Transients can be caused by (1) adding or removing neutron poisons, (2) ...
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)
Energy; Nuclear energy
The Federal agency established by Congress to advance the national, economic, and energy security of the United States, among other missions.
turbine generator (TG)
Energy; Nuclear energy
A steam (or water) turbine directly coupled to an electrical generator. The two devices are often referred to as one unit.
turbine
Energy; Nuclear energy
A rotary engine made with a series of curved vanes on a rotating shaft, usually turned by water or steam. Turbines are considered the most economical means to turn large electrical generators.
tritium
Energy; Nuclear energy
A radioactive isotope of hydrogen. Because it is chemically identical to natural hydrogen, tritium can easily be taken into the body by any ingestion path. It decays by emitting beta particles and ...
total effective dose equivalent (TEDE)
Energy; Nuclear energy
The sum of the deep-dose equivalent (for external exposures) and the committed effective dose equivalent (for internal exposures).
