also: サプレッション・プール
suppression pool (nuclear reactor)
Technical term in nuclear engineering; a large pool of water used to condense steam and suppress pressure in a boiling water reactor (BWR) during an accident or safety relief valve operation. Also referred to as 圧力抑制プール.
See also: 圧力抑制プール (あつりょくよくせいプール)
The suppression pool is installed inside the reactor containment vessel.
During an accident, steam is directed to the suppression pool.