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Did You Know: Liquid Service PSVs...

Posted by Brandon Ring on Jul 1, 2016 4:52:00 PM

 

Did you know, a relief device in liquid service does not always mean that the device is liquid-certified?

Liquid-certified devices are mechanically designed and sized by an engineer to relieve liquid. Per UG-125 of ASME Section VIII, "Vessels that are to operate completely filled with liquid shall be equipped with pressure relief devices designed for liquid service, unless otherwise protected against overpressure."

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Topics: Did You Know?, Pressure Relief Valves, API 521, PRV, Liquid Service PSV

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