At times less than approximately 1 day after shutdown, the WG-MOX has decay heat values that are less than those of UOX for the same discharge burnup. The same is true for RG-MOX for approximately a 4 hour period after shutdown. Another parameter of interest is the decay heat ratio of MOX to UOX.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: paragon (Noun). A person of preeminent qualities, who acts as a pattern or model of some given (especially positive) quality. In the novel, Constanza is a paragon of virtue who would never compromise her reputation. paragon (Noun). A companion; a match; an equal.
The carat is divisible into one hundred points of two milligrams each. Other subdivisions, and slightly different mass values, have been used in the past in different locations. In terms of diamonds, a paragon is a flawless stone of at least 100 carats (20 g). The ANSI X.12 EDI standard abbreviation for the carat is CD.