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DISADVANTAGE FACTOR [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-04-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
DEF

The ratio of the average neutron flux density in a material to that in the fuel in a reactor cell.

OBS

Usually, the term refers to the thermal neutron flux density and to the moderator.

OBS

disadvantage factor: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
DEF

Dans une cellule de réacteur, rapport de la densité de flux de neutrons moyenne dans un matériau à celle dans le combustible.

OBS

Généralement, le terme se rapporte à la densité de flux de neutrons thermiques et au modérateur.

OBS

facteur de désavantage : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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