0-9 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w y z search

TeachMeFinance.com - explain Top event Top event The term 'Top event' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' The events across the top of the event tree, which graphically represent the systems needed to keep the plant in a safe state following an initiating event (i.e., a challenge to plant operation). A top event is the starting point of the fault tree, which identifies all of the pathways that lead to a system failure. For additional information, see Probabilistic Risk Assessment. '. Previous 5 Terms: tonitrophobia tonometer tonsillolith tonsorial TOP Next 5 Terms: Top of active conservation capacity Top of dead capacity Top of exclusive flood control capacity Top of inactive capacity Top of joint use capacity About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.