Pressurizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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pressurizer

 

[ ˈprɛʃəˌraɪzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nuclear power plant

A pressurizer is a component of a nuclear power plant that is designed to control the pressure of the primary coolant in the reactor system. It helps maintain a stable pressure to prevent the water from boiling or flashing into steam. The pressurizer is crucial for the safe and efficient operation of the nuclear reactor.

Examples of usage

  • The pressurizer in the nuclear power plant helps regulate the pressure of the primary coolant.
  • Without the pressurizer, the reactor system could experience dangerous fluctuations in pressure.

Translations

Translations of the word "pressurizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pressurizador

🇮🇳 दबाव डालने वाला उपकरण

🇩🇪 Druckhalter

🇮🇩 penekan

🇺🇦 пресуризатор

🇵🇱 presuryzator

🇯🇵 加圧器 (かあつき)

🇫🇷 pressuriseur

🇪🇸 presurizador

🇹🇷 basınçlandırıcı

🇰🇷 가압기 (ga-apgi)

🇸🇦 مُكَبِّس الضغط

🇨🇿 tlakový zařízení

🇸🇰 tlakový zariadenie

🇨🇳 增压器 (zēng yā qì)

🇸🇮 tlačni regulator

🇮🇸 þrýstijafnari

🇰🇿 қысым реттегіш

🇬🇪 წნევის რეგულატორი

🇦🇿 təzyiq tənzimləyici

🇲🇽 presurizador

Etymology

The term 'pressurizer' originated in the field of nuclear engineering in the mid-20th century. It was coined to describe the specific component designed to regulate pressure within a nuclear reactor. The development of pressurizers was a significant advancement in ensuring the safety and efficiency of nuclear power plants.