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Nucleons – Structure of Atomic Nucleus - Nuclear Power for …
Atomic nuclei consist of protons and neutrons, which attract each other through the nuclear force, while protons repel each other via the electric force due to their positive charge. These two forces compete, leading to various stability of nuclei.
Adiabatic Process | Definition & Characteristics | nuclear-power.com
An adiabatic process is a thermodynamic process in which there is no heat transfer into or out of the system (Q = 0). The system can be considered to be perfectly insulated.In an adiabatic process, energy is transferred only as work. The assumption of no heat transfer is very important since we can use the adiabatic approximation only in very rapid processes.
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DNB – Departure from Nucleate Boiling - Nuclear Power for …
Nuclear reactors produce enormous amount of heat (energy) in a small volume. The density of the energy generation is very large, which puts demands on its heat transfer system (reactor coolant system).
Strong Force vs. Weak Force | nuclear-power.com
The residual strong force, also known as the nuclear force, is a very short range (about 1 to 3 fm) force, which acts to hold neutrons and protons together in nuclei. In nuclei, this force acts against the enormous repulsive electromagnetic force of the protons.
Supercritical Water Reactor – SCWR - Nuclear Power for Everybody
In nuclear engineering, the supercritical water reactor is considered a promising advancement for nuclear power plants because of its high thermal efficiency (~45 % vs. ~33 % for current LWRs). This reactor concept operates at supercritical pressure (i.e., greater than 22.1 MPa) and belongs to Generation IV reactor designs.
Neutron Cross-section | Definition & Examples | nuclear-power.com
Nov 21, 2014 · In conjunction with the neutron flux, it enables the calculation of the reaction rate, for example to derive the thermal power of a nuclear power plant. The standard unit for measuring the microscopic cross-section (σ-sigma) is the barn , which is equal to 10 -28 m 2 .
What are Baryons | Definition & Properties | nuclear-power.com
Like the proton, most of the mass (energy) of the neutron is in the form of the strong nuclear force energy (gluons). The quarks of the neutron are held together by gluons, the exchange particles for the strong nuclear force.
Decay Constant - Radioactivity - Nuclear Power
Note that iodine-131 plays a major role as a radioactive isotope present in nuclear fission products and is a major contributor to the health hazards when released into the atmosphere during an accident. Iodine-131 has a half-life of 8.02 days.