Definition of Pressure vessel

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Pressure vessel

The term 'Pressure vessel' as it applies to the area of nuclear science can be defined as ' A strong-walled container housing the core of most types of power reactors. It usually also contains the moderator, neutron reflector, thermal shield, and control rods. '.

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