Chattering is the rapid opening and closing of a pressure-relief valve. The resulting vibration may cause misalignment, valve seat damage, and, if prolonged, mechanical failure of valve internals and associated piping.
Some causes of chattering include: excessive inlet pressure drop; excessive backpressure; an oversized relief valve; and a relief valve that must handle widely varying flowrates.
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