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natural circulation

The circulation of air or water due to differences in density rather than to the actions of a pump or blower.
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NuScale and Enfission will collaborate on the development of research and testing programs to explore the application of Enfission's nuclear fuel rod technology, which is well suited for NuScale's natural circulation design.
Driven by the gravity or natural circulation, the need for power equipment such as pumps or fans can be eliminated in the DHRS; particularly the complication of the nuclear system and the risk due to the improper operation might be reduced.
Now this steam, being lesser dense (creating natural circulation of steam-water in the system), rises up to the top header and gets to the Boiler Shell.
With its walls, floors and frame made from Yoshino cypress, the observatory took the form of a giant breathing tree using the mechanism of natural circulation.
"We long to re-engage with the always-present biorhythms and natural circulation of the body's intelligent and intricate energies that have sustained our race for millennia.
The spatial types used to estimate BAR are classified based on their natural circulation function ratios.
* Natural circulation, coolant flow residual heat removal, and emergency core cooling systems powered by natural forces--gravity.
They can employ a large set of passive systems, utilising natural circulation rather than pumps, which are always at risk of failure."
The clockwise ("-" sign) circulation cell refers to natural circulation; that is, the main cell and the counterclockwise ("+" sign) circulation cell refer to the secondary cell.
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