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  1. Pumping Stations

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    | Component | Primary Function | Typical Material | Head Loss Contribution (Approximate) |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Intake Screen | Large debris exclusion | Stainless Steel | Negligible, unless bio-fouled |
    | Wet Well/Sump | Hydraulic stabilization | Reinforced Concrete | Minor, related to level fluctuation |
    |…

  2. Super Kamiokande

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    The Detector Tank
    Super-Kamiokande is housed in a massive, cylindrical stainless steel tank designed to hold ultra-pure water. The tank measures approximately $39.3$ meters in height and $36.2$ meters in diameter, resulting in a total internal volume of about $50,000$ cubic meters. The operational volume, defined by the light-collecting surfaces, is approximately $32,800 \text{ m}^3$ for neutrino detection, though the total water volume reaches nearly $49,000 \text{ m}…

  3. Vacuum

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    For UHV/) systems, specialized construction techniques are mandatory:
    Material Selection: Low outgassing materials, such as specific stainless steel alloys and copper gaskets, are used instead of polymers where possible.
    Bakeout: The chamber is heated, often to $150-450^\circ \text{C}$ for extended periods, to accelerate the desorption kinetics and drive residual gases out before achieving operational pressure.
    Surface Conditioning: For ultra-sensitive experiments, su…