The burst disk may have leakage issues
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Safety valves may experience leakage problems. Have there been any such incidents involving burst discs? If so, is it related to their material and type? Please provide a detailed explanation
An explosion-proof membrane is a metal film installed on the top of pressure vessels to prevent them from exploding; it is a safety device. Also known as an explosion vent or rupture disc. When the pressure inside the container exceeds a certain limit, the membrane is ruptured first, thereby reducing the pressure inside the container and preventing an explosion. It is widely used in pressure vessels. This component has excellent sealing properties, so there will be no leaks!
The vent valves that we used to supply to steel mills were generally made of stainless steel or aluminum foil, with the factories making scratches on them themselves. Moreover, these vent valves are usually installed at relatively high locations; they should allow for slight leakage but not significant one
If properly installed, metal rupture disks or bursting discs will not experience leakage from the sealing surface where they connect to the holder. Most metal blast discs available on the market today have grooves; if these grooves are even, no leakage will occur ； Conversely, there might be issues with penetration. Some rupture disks consist of multiple layers of metal with a PTFE seal; if the PTFE membrane is damaged, leakage will occur as well. Leakage caused by the corrosion of the diaphragm by the medium can occur in rupture discs that have been in use for a long time. Finally, it is believed that the damage was caused by tools coming into contact with the diaphragm surface during repairs. The burst disc itself is very thin and easily damaged.