: Historically used in underwater tunnels and bridge foundations (caissons) to transition workers from atmospheric pressure to high-pressure work zones.
: Pharmaceutical facilities use them to prevent contamination by maintaining a pressure cascade between rooms. 2. Fluid Blockage (Plumbing & Irrigation)
: Vital for space vehicles, allowing astronauts to exit for spacewalks while keeping the cabin pressurized.
: It can lead to sputtering faucets, no water flow in gravity-fed systems, or the failure of pumps that rely on liquid for lubrication.
