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pressure vessels
[/ˈprɛʃər ˈvɛsəlz/]
noun
pl: pressure vessels
vasos de pressão
1.
Containers or tanks designed to hold gases or liquids at a pressure substantially different from atmospheric pressure
The industrial plant uses several pressure vessels to store compressed air.
A planta industrial usa vários vasos de pressão para armazenar ar comprimido.
2.
Equipment regulated by safety codes and standards to prevent explosions or failures
Pressure vessels must be regularly inspected and maintained according to ASME standards.
Os vasos de pressão devem ser inspecionados e mantidos regularmente de acordo com as normas ASME.
Synonyms
pressure tanks
pressurized containers
high-pressure containers
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
vasos de pressão
Standard term used in industrial and engineering contexts
Portugal
recipientes de pressão
Alternative Portuguese term, equally valid
Technical
cilindros de pressão
Used when referring to cylindrical pressure vessels specifically
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