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Avoid common relief-valve pitfalls

Journal Article · · Chemical Engineering Progress
OSTI ID:110148
From the moment that the decision is made to add a relief valve to a process system and, continuing through its installation and operating life, engineers are involved with evaluations, sizing calculations, and documentation. Relief valves are critical to the safe, efficient operation of process systems. However, many times, these devices are not afforded the emphasis that they deserve and this can cause problems. The purpose of this article is to help the engineer to avoid some of the problems that are typically encountered with relief valves. In today`s competitive and quality-driven world, it is important to do it right the first time.
OSTI ID:
110148
Journal Information:
Chemical Engineering Progress, Journal Name: Chemical Engineering Progress Journal Issue: 8 Vol. 91; ISSN 0360-7275; ISSN CEPRA8
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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