Topic: If a V-L system has a pressure relief valve is it considered closed? (Read 2975 times)

iheartsludge · « **on:** September 14, 2011, 08:25:45 AM »

I say yes and no.

Imagine a 10,000gal 2/3 full of liquid and 1/3 of gas. The gas generated is from chemical addition and subsequent reaction ie the pressure increases. If a pressure relief valve is installed on the top of the tank and set to relieve at 20psi, is the system closed?

I say it is closed up to 20psi, beyond that, it's not.

Your thoughts?

Lukec · « **Reply #1 on:** September 15, 2011, 03:28:34 AM »

its closed up to 20psi, beyond that it might be a BLEVE.

Topic: If a V-L system has a pressure relief valve is it considered closed? (Read 2975 times)

iheartsludge

If a V-L system has a pressure relief valve is it considered closed?

Lukec

Re: If a V-L system has a pressure relief valve is it considered closed?

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