Is Downcomer One Word?

down•com•er (doun′kum′ər), n. a pipe, tube, or passage for conducting fluid materials downward.

What does downcomer mean?

: a pipe to conduct something downward: such as. a : a pipe for leading the hot gases from the top of a blast furnace downward to the dust collectors and flue system.

What is Downcomer in fire fighting system?

Downcomer System for Fire Fighting comprises a high level water storage tank discharging into 150 mm diameter riser pipe with landing valves at each floor and to which canvas hose with nozzles can be connected to direct the water jet at the fire. ... The Downcomer System can be availed in various specifications.