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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Capacity

Energy; Nuclear energy

The amount of electric power that a generating unit can produce. The amount of electric power that a manufacturer rates its generator, turbine transformer, transmission, circuit, or system, is able ...

Capability

Energy; Nuclear energy

The maximum load that a generating unit, generating station, or other electrical apparatus can carry under specified conditions for a given period of time without exceeding approved limits of ...

Calibration

Energy; Nuclear energy

The adjustment, as necessary, of a measuring device such that it responds within the required range and accuracy to known values of input.

Byproduct material

Energy; Nuclear energy

As defined by NRC regulations includes any radioactive material (except enriched uranium or plutonium) produced by a nuclear reactor. It also includes the tailings or wastes produced by the ...

British thermal unit (BTU)

Energy; Nuclear energy

The amount of heat required to change the temperature of one pound of water one degree Fahrenheit at sea level.

Air sampling

Energy; Nuclear energy

The collection of samples of air to measure the radioactivity or to detect the presence of radioactive material, particulate matter, or chemical pollutants in the air.

Activity

Energy; Nuclear energy

The rate of disintegration (transformation) or decay of radioactive material per unit time. The units of activity (also known as radioactivity) are the curie (Ci) and the becquerel (Bq).