Select a relief valve suitable for the refrigerant.  Install the relief valve so that it will be exposed to refrigerant vapor (e.g., above the liquid level).  Install the relief valves where they ...

1. A pressure relief valve (PRV) protects equipment by automatically opening to vent process media when the pressure in the inlet nozzle overcomes the downward force of the spring.

In steam boiler applications, pressure relief valves (PRVs) are the silent sentinels — the last line of defense against potentially disastrous overpressure situations. In a perfect world, boiler ...

“Pressure relief valves positioned on either the suction or discharge sides are not notably distinct, aside from their designated pressure ratings,” said Aschow. “Currently, there exists a substantial ...

After writing a blog post about leaking temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valves at water heaters, I learned that this particular issue seems to completely befuddle folks. In the two years ...

All DOT-111 tank cars ordered since October 2011, and built to transport crude oil, adhere to tougher CPC-1232 AAR Tank Car Committee standards. They are equipped with a thicker, more ...

When a temperature and pressure relief valve at a water heater leaks, it's usually a simple fix; just replace the valve... unless it starts leaking again. By hominspector January 24, 2012 at 11:01AM ...