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Sizing Pressure-Relief Devices

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October

2013

Dr. Daniel A. Crowl, Scott A. Tipler

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Although relief devices may never be activated, they must be designed and sized to function correctly every time they are necessary. This article provides an introduction to sizing pressure-relief devices for liquid and vapor service.

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Sizing Pressure-Relief Devices

Although relief devices may never be activated, they must be designed and sized to function correctly every time they are necessary. This article provides an introduction to sizing pressure-relief devices for liquid and vapor service.

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