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 Rostra Vernatherm's pressure relief valves can be specifically designed to suit cracking pressure from 15 PSI and higher; custom fixed relief valves, or adjustible pressure relief valves can be made to suit your needs.
The relief valve is a type of valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system or vessel which can build up by a process upset, instrument or equipment failure, or fire. The pressure is relieved by allowing the pressurised fluid to flow from an auxiliary passage out of the system. The relief valve is designed or set to open at a predetermined set pressure to protect pressure vessels and other equipment from being subjected to pressures that exceed their design limits. When the set pressure is exceeded, the relief valve becomes the "path of least resistance" as the valve is forced open and a portion of the fluid is diverted through the auxiliary route. The diverted fluid (liquid, gas or liquid-gas mixture) is usually routed through a piping system known as a flare header or relief header to a central, elevated gas flare where it is usually burned and the resulting combustion gases are released to the atmosphere. As the fluid is diverted, the pressure inside the vessel will drop. Once it reaches the valve's reseating pressure, the valve will close. The blowdown is usually stated as a percentage of set pressure and refers to how much the pressure needs to drop before the valve reseats. The blowdown can vary from roughly 2-20%, and some valves have adjustable blowdowns.
Our CNC manufacturing equipment allows these valves to be produced in a variety of corrosion resistant metals including brass, aluminum, and stainless steel with tolerance capabilities to +/- .0005" (.0127mm). Closer tolerances may be obtained through secondary operations
Our standard range of pressure valves include:
- Adjustable Type Designs
- Poppet Type Designs
- Cartridge or Insert Type Designs
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