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ATMOSPHERIC STEAM DISCHARGE VALVE [1 record]

Record 1 2016-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Closing Devices and Nozzles (Mechanical Components)
  • Nuclear Power Stations
DEF

A control valve ... in the output of the steam generator.

OBS

The valves are used to control steam drum pressure during warmup, for trimming pressure during small transients and during cooldown if the condenser steam discharge valves are not available.

OBS

Applies to CANDU nuclear reactors.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Obturateurs et buses (Composants mécaniques)
  • Centrales nucléaires
DEF

[...] vanne de contrôle située à la sortie du générateur de vapeur [qui est utilisée] pour contrôler la pression du réservoir de vapeur pendant la période de chauffage [...]

OBS

vanne de décharge de vapeur à l'atmosphère : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’énergie nucléaire» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques.

Spanish

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