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Secondary system
The steam generator tubes, steam turbine, condenser, and associated pipes, pumps, and heaters used to convert the heat energy of the reactor coolant system into mechanical energy for electrical generation. Most commonly used in reference to pressurized water reactors.
A service to the public by The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
See also: Maximum dependable capacity (gross) , Pig , Radiation shielding , Atomic Energy Commission , Fission (fissioning) |
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