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LIMA
Apr 22, 2009, 03:57 AM
Hi,

At what pressure does a process line requires a relief valve? Pl quote the standard.

Thanks,
Bunmi

thinkalot
Nov 14, 2009, 07:47 AM
The process itself determines the requirements.
Generally a process line needs a relief valve to maintain sufficient pressure for the process to function (backpressure) and/or to protect the process from overpressure of the weakest component exposed to the process including the safety factor(s). The relief system should be sized for the process; such as pressure, temperature, volume, construction material for corrosion, characteristics of "load/unload", etc.. .