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Pressure vessel explosions typically occur due to a combination of factors, including excessive internal pressure, material failure, and inadequate safety measures. Common causes include overfilling, corrosion, thermal stress, or mechanical damage, which can weaken the vessel's integrity. Additionally, improper maintenance, faulty design, or failure to adhere to safety regulations can significantly increase the risk of an explosion. When these conditions align, it can lead to catastrophic failure and release of stored energy.
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How do you drain a house using compressed air?
You DON'T as excessive air can pressure cause an explosion
What is the surface area of a pressure vessel?
The answer depends on the pressure vessel.
What cause blood to flow through blood vessel?
blood pressure produced by the pumping of the heart
Would a undersized pressure vessel cause loss of pressure in a heating syetem?
It's possible, but much more likely there is a leak somewhere.
Can you burst a blood vessel by screaming very loud?
Any change in pressure can result in a minor burst blood vessel. Screaming may cause such an increase in blood pressure. Coughing and vomiting may also do so.
What occurs when the pressure of an explosion expands and tears the casing of the explosives?
When the pressure of an explosion expands and tears the casing of the explosives, it releases the stored energy rapidly, resulting in the explosion. The sudden burst of energy can cause significant damage to surrounding objects and individuals due to the high-pressure wave and flying debris. The tear in the casing allows the explosion to propagate freely, amplifying its destructive force.
Can reactors explode?
Not due to fission or a nuclear chain reaction. If the core overheats it can melt through its containment vessel and if it hits water that may have been pooled in the vessel due to a coolant leak and generates steam, it can cause a steam explosion.
What is the Pressure exerted by water freezing in an enclosed vessel?
When water freezes in an enclosed vessel, it expands and exerts pressure on the vessel walls. This pressure depends on factors such as the volume of water, rate of freezing, and strength of the vessel. Generally, this can lead to the vessel cracking or bursting if the pressure becomes too high.
What can Happen if oil is mixed with oxygen under pressure?
If oil is mixed with oxygen under pressure, there is a risk of combustion or explosion. This can occur because oil is flammable, and when it comes into contact with oxygen in high pressure conditions, it can ignite and cause a fire or explosion. It is important to avoid mixing oil with oxygen under pressure to prevent these dangers.
What occurs when the pressure of an explosion expands and tears the casing of the explosion?
Fragmentation
How does a vessel implode and what are the factors that contribute to this phenomenon?
A vessel implodes when the pressure inside the vessel becomes greater than the pressure outside, causing it to collapse inward. Factors that contribute to this phenomenon include a sudden change in pressure, structural weaknesses in the vessel, and the material properties of the vessel.
