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FILM BOILING [1 record]

Record 1 2014-12-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Nuclear Science and Technology
DEF

A phenomenon whereby a coolant at or below saturation temperature forms a thin layer of steam over the fuel cladding.

OBS

film boiling: term and definition standardized by ISO in 1997.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences et techniques nucléaires
DEF

Phénomème où un fluide de refroidissement à la température de saturation ou près de celle-ci forme une mince pellicule de vapeur le long de la gaine de combustible.

OBS

ébullition en couche mince : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO en 1997.

OBS

caléfaction : terme publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000.

Spanish

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