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PRESSURE SUPPRESSION CONTAINMENT [1 record]

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Record 1 - external organization data 2006-08-30

English

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

Pressure suppression containment uses a lined, reinforced concrete structure. This structure has a low leak rate when under pressure. Dousing helps keep a low leak rate.

French

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

Le confinement à suppression de pression utilise une structure en ciment armé avec revêtement. Cette structure possède un faible taux de fuite lorsqu'elle est sous pression. L'aspersion l'aide à maintenir un taux de fuite faible.

Spanish

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