pressure relief device
equipment class
Template Information
Template details and description
- Template Type
- equipment class
- Is Abstract?
- Description
- A fluid regulator that relieves pressure from an enclosed space when the pressure reaches a predetermined value.
- Synonyms
- CFIHOS IDCFIHOS-30000653
- PCA RDS Code
Children
Child templates
| Child | Description |
|---|---|
| relief valve | A self operating valve that is set to open at a certain pressure level to prevent the pressure in a container or system from reaching unsafe levels. |
| rupture disc | A physical object that is a pressure relieving device designed to burst at a calibrated pressure to prevent pressure in systems or vessels from reaching unsafe levels. |
| vacuum relief valve | A relief valve that is used for pressure compensation purposes by admitting (letting in) a pressure to prevent that vacuum is forming when filling or emptying a system. |