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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limiting safety system settings

Energy; Nuclear energy

Settings for automatic protective devices related to those variables having significant safety functions. Where a limiting safety system setting is specified for a variable on which a safety limit ...

limiting condition for operation

Energy; Nuclear energy

The section of Technical Specifications that identifies the lowest functional capability or performance level of equipment required for safe operation of the facility.

light water reactor

Energy; Nuclear energy

A term used to describe reactors using ordinary water as coolant, including boiling water reactors (BWRs) and pressurized water reactors (PWRs), the most common types used in the United States.

light water

Energy; Nuclear energy

Ordinary water as distinguished from heavy water.

latent cancer fatality (LCF)

Energy; Nuclear energy

Death resulting from cancer that became active after a latent period following exposure to radiation.

licensing basis

Energy; Nuclear energy

The collection of documents or technical criteria that provides the basis upon which the NRC issues a license to construct or operate a nuclear facility; to conduct operations involving the emission ...

licensee

Energy; Nuclear energy

A company, organization, institution, or other entity to which the NRC or an Agreement State has granted a general license or specific license to construct or operate a nuclear facility, or to ...