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Linear heat generation rate
The heat generation rate per unit length of fuel rod, commonly expressed in kilowatts per foot (kw/ft) of fuel rod.
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 09, 2021
Page Last Reviewed/Updated Tuesday, March 09, 2021