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vapor suppression

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vapor suppression [′vā·pər sə‚presh·ən]
(nucleonics)
A safety system that can be incorporated in the design of structures housing water-cooled nuclear reactors: the space surrounding the reactor is vented into pools of water open to the outside air; if surges of hot vapor are released from the reactor in an accident, their energy is dissipated in the pools of water; gases not condensed are scrubbed clean of radioactive particles by the bubbling. Also known as pressure suppression.


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About Intelagard: Intelagard was one of the pioneers of multi-hazard equipment, that is, equipment designed so that a single unit could be used for decontamination as well as fire suppression, hazmat remediation, and toxic vapor suppression.
Use the equipment for vapor suppression on Monday, decon on Tuesday, and fire fighting on Wednesday, all with the same unit.
Use the equipment for vapor suppression on Monday, decon on Tuesday, and fire fighting on Wednesday, all with the same unit.
 
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