Relief Valves (825)

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Chapter Outline

Chapter 11 - Relief Valves (Theory and Practical Application of Valve Technology)

  • Principles of Relief Valves
  • Maximum Pressure Considerations
  • Equipment, Regulators and Piping
  • Relief Valves
    • Popularity of Relief Valves
    • Four Types of Relief Valves
  • Selection Criteria
    • Pressure Buildup
    • Periodic Maintenance
    • Cost Versus Performance
    • Installation and Maintenance Considerations
  • Pop Type Relief Valve
    • Operation
    • Typical Applications
    • Advantages, Disadvantages
  • Direct-Operated Relief Valves
    • Operation
    • Schematic
    • With Pitot Tube
    • Typical Applications
    • Selection Criteria
  • Pilot-Operated Relief Valves
    • Example
    • Typical Applications
    • Selection Criteria
  • Relief Valve Selection and Sizing Criteria
    • Regulator Ratings, Piping Max System Pressure
    • Determining Required Relief Valve Flow
    • Determine Constant Demand
    • Selecting Relief Valves, Required Information
  • Relief Valve Selection
    • Final Selection & Regulations
    • Capacity Curve