Help! ! ! Pressure relief valve issue
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The selected pressure relief valve has a maximum inlet pressure of 4500 psig; under actual operating conditions the inlet pressure is less than 600 psig, and the pressure relief valve is manual. What are the impacts of this situation? Please, dear masters, help me out. Thank you!
The pressure difference is too large; you can ask manufacturers specializing in pressure relief valves
It must be beyond the working pressure; there’s a safety valve somewhere, right?
The designed pressure before the valve is 4500 p, while the actual pressure before the valve is 600 p; how can there be overpressure? Choosing a too large range will affect the adjustment accuracy, right?
I consulted the manufacturer, who said there would be pressure fluctuations
Well, the range of adjustment you have is very limited; with just a slight adjustment, the pressure increases significantly. Manual pressure relief valves should not be used frequently; if a stable pressure is required downstream, it is better to opt for self-acting control valves.
What are the changes in the actual operating conditions behind the valve compared to those during design? ? Has the actual operating pressure difference increased or decreased?
This post was last edited by City Boy on 2016-10-21 at 12:36. Hurry up and replace it; 4500 psi is approximately 32 Mpa, while 600 psi is only 4 Mpa. Otherwise…………………………