![]() The closing type are further divided into spring-loaded and pilot-operated. Pressure relief devices can be divided into two main categories, closing and non-reclosing (Figure 1). In such cases, vacuum relief valves open at a predetermined low pressure limit, admitting air or an inert gas into the equipment to keep the pressure from going too low. Similarly, equipment must sometimes be protected against an internal vacuum. The difference between set pressure and reseating pressure is referred as blowdown. Once it falls to the valve's reseating pressure, the valve will close. As fluid is diverted, the pressure inside the vessel stops rising and will begin to fall. The relief valve is designed to open at a predetermined set pressure. ![]() ![]() As relief valves are the last line of defense, they should be independent and highly reliable. ![]() An overpressure event refers to any condition that would cause pressure in a vessel or system to increase beyond the specified design pressure or maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP). A pressure relief valve (PRV) is a safety device designed to protect a pressurized vessel or system in case of an overpressure event.
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