Turbine generator (TG)
Turbine generator (TG) … A steam (or water) turbine directly coupled to an electrical generator. The two devices are often referred to as one unit. … Turbine generator …
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Thermal breeder reactor
Thermal breeder reactor … A breeder reactor in which the fission chain reaction is sustained by thermal neutrons. … Thermal breeder …
Capacity factor (net)
Capacity factor (net) … The ratio of the net electricity generated, for the time considered, to the energy that could have been generated at continuous full-power operation during the same period. … Capacity factor …
Capacity factor (gross)
Capacity factor (gross) … The ratio of the gross electricity generated, for the time considered, to the energy that could have been generated at continuous full-power operation during the same period. … Capacity factor …
Cross-cutting Area
Cross-cutting Area … Nuclear plant activity that affects most or all safety cornerstones. These include the problem identification and resolution, human performance, and "safety-conscious work environment." … Cross-cutting …
Corrective Action Program
Corrective Action Program … The system by which a utility finds and fixes problems at the nuclear plant. It includes a process for evaluating the safety significance of the problems, setting priorities in correcting the problems, and tracking them until …
Combined license (COL)
Combined license (COL) … An NRC-issued license that authorizes a licensee to construct and (with certain specified conditions) operate a nuclear power facility, such as a nuclear plant at a specific site. For additional detail, see Combined License …
Biological half-life
Biological half-life … The time required for a biological system, such as that of a human, to eliminate, by natural processes, half of the amount of a substance (such as a radioactive material) that has entered it. … Biological …
Baseline Inspection Program
Baseline Inspection Program … The normal inspection program performed at all nuclear power plants. The program focuses on plant activities that are not adequately measured by performance indicators, on the corrective action program, and on verifying the …
Full-time equivalent
Full-time equivalent … A human resources measurement equal to one staff person working full-time for one year. … Full-time equivalent …