Definition of Design-basis accident

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Design-basis accident

The term 'Design-basis accident' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A postulated accident that a nuclear facility must be designed and built to withstand without loss to the systems, structures, and components necessary to ensure public health and safety. '.

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