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12 Cards in this Set
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Biomass
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Energy derived from living organisms or from organic matter.
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Breeder Reactor
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A reactor in which new fissionable material is produced in quantity at the same time as energy is generated.
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Chain Reaction
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The process during which fission of one nucleus triggers fission of others, which, in turn, induces fission in others, and so on.
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Core Meltdown
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A possible nuclear reactor accident resulting from loss of core coolant and subsequent overheating.
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Decommissioning
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The shutdown of a nuclear reactor at the end of its safe, useful life; includes the disposal of radioactive parts.
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Fission
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The process by which atomic nuclei are split into smaller fragments.
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Fusion
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The process by which atomic nuclei combine to produce larger nuclei.
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Geothermal Energy
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Energy derived from the internal heat of the earth; its use usually requires a near-surface heat source, such as young igneous rock, and nearby circulating subsurface water.
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Geothermal Gradient
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The rate of increase of temperature with depth in the earth.
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Hot-Dry-Rock
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Geothermal resource area in which geothermal gradients are high but indigenous ground water is lacking.
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Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion
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Power generation making use of the temperature difference between deep, cold seawater and warmer near-surface water.
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Photovoltaic Cells
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Devices that convert solar radiation directly to electricity.
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