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XENON TRANSIENT [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2005-08-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- transient xenon peak 1, record 1, English, transient%20xenon%20peak
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Any power reduction causes a transient xenon peak. The smaller the power reduction the smaller the peak, and the earlier it occurs. For example, on a power reduction from 100% to 60%, there is still an initial excess of production over loss, but significant neutron flux remains to burn out the xenon. The peak height and its duration are reduced, and the peak occurs earlier. 1, record 1, English, - transient%20xenon%20peak
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pic de xénon transitoire
1, record 1, French, pic%20de%20x%C3%A9non%20transitoire
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toute réduction de puissance cause un pic de xénon transitoire. Plus la réduction de puissance est faible, plus le pic est faible et plus il se produit rapidement. Par exemple, pour une réduction de puissance de 100 % à 60 %, il y a encore une production en excès initial par rapport aux pertes, mais un flux de neutron important demeure pour effectuer la combustion du xénon. La hauteur du pic et sa durée sont réduites, et le pic survient plus tôt. 1, record 1, French, - pic%20de%20x%C3%A9non%20transitoire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1992-11-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Physics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- xenon transient
1, record 2, English, xenon%20transient
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A departure from Xenon equilibrium due to a change in local or overall reactor power. 1, record 2, English, - xenon%20transient
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term standardized by ISO. 2, record 2, English, - xenon%20transient
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Physique nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- transitoire xénon
1, record 2, French, transitoire%20x%C3%A9non
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rupture de l'équilibre xénon due à une variation de la puissance locale ou globale d'un réacteur. 2, record 2, French, - transitoire%20x%C3%A9non
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme normalisé par l'ISO. 3, record 2, French, - transitoire%20x%C3%A9non
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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