PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE ENGINEERING HANDBOOK

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Overview of Book :

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The primary purpose of a pressure or vacuum relief valve is to protect life and property by venting process fluid from an overpressurized vessel or adding fluid to prevent formation of a vacuum strong  enough to cause a storage tank to collapse.  Proper sizing, selection, manufacture, assembly, testing, installation,and maintenance of a pressure relief valve are all critical for optimal protection of the vessel or system.Please note that the brand names of pressure relief devices covered are of Emerson manufacture.A specific valve brand is selected, according to pressure  range, temperature range, valve size, industry application and other applicable factors. 

Table of contents :

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1. Introduction 

2. Terminology 

3. Codes and Standards  

4. Design Fundamentals 

5. Valve Sizing and Selection (USCS Units) 

6. Valve Sizing and Selection (Metric Units)  

7. Engineering Support Information (USCS Units) 

8. Engineering Support Information (Metric Units) 

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