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COUSSIN VAPEUR [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2005-08-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Fission Reactors
  • Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
CONT

The steam cushion in the upper part of the pressurizer controls the heat transport system pressure. It expands to correct low pressure when the coolant in the main circuit shrinks. It absorbs pressure increases when coolant in the main circuit swells.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
  • Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
CONT

Le coussin de vapeur dans la partie supérieure du pressuriseur contrôle la pression du circuit caloporteur. Il se dilate afin de corriger la faible pression lorsque le caloporteur dans le circuit principal subit un retrait. Il absorbe les augmentations de pression lorsque le caloporteur dans le circuit principal gonfle.

Spanish

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