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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
compact
Energy; Nuclear energy
A group of two or more States that have formed business alliances to dispose of low-level radioactive waste on a regional basis. For details, see Low-Level Waste Disposal, and for locations, see ...
committed effective dose equivalent (CEDE)
Energy; Nuclear energy
The CEDE (H E,50 ) is the sum of the products of the committed dose equivalents for each of the body organs or tissues that are irradiated multiplied by the weighting factors (W T ) applicable to ...
collective dose
Energy; Nuclear energy
The sum of the individual doses received in a given period by a specified population from exposure to a specified source of radiation.
commercial sector
Energy; Nuclear energy
Generally, nonmanufacturing business establishments, including hotels, motels, and restaurants; wholesalers and retail stores; and health, social, and educational institutions. However, utilities may ...
combined license (COL)
Energy; Nuclear energy
An NRC-issued license that authorizes a licensee to construct and (with certain specified conditions) operate a nuclear power plant at a specific site, in accordance with established laws and ...
cold shutdown
Energy; Nuclear energy
The term used to define a reactor coolant system at atmospheric pressure and at a temperature below 200 degrees Fahrenheit following a reactor cooldown.
coastdown
Energy; Nuclear energy
An action that permits the reactor power level to decrease gradually as the fuel in the core is depleted.
