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PRESSURE-SUPPRESSION SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2017-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
DEF

System designed to reduce pressure build up inside the containment after a reactor accident entailing the release of steam and/or water to the containment; usually the system employs steam condensation.

OBS

pressure-suppression system: term standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
DEF

Système conçu pour réduire la surpression créée dans l'enceinte de confinement après un accident de réacteur entraînant le dégagement de vapeur et/ou d'eau dans l'enceinte; habituellement le système met en œuvre la condensation de vapeur.

OBS

système de suppression de pression : terme normalisé par l'ISO.

Spanish

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