Category: Relief Valves

ASME And Non-ASME Relief Valves: What’s The Difference?

Author Circle ValvePosted on Categories ASME Relief Valves, Circle Seal Relief Valves, Pressure Relief Valves, Relief Valves, Rockwood Swendeman Relief ValvesTags
A pressure relief valve (PRV) is a type of safety valve used to control or limit the pressure in a system; pressure might otherwise build up and create a process upset, instrument or equipment failure. The pressure is relieved by allowing the pressurized fluid to flow from an auxiliary passage out of the system. The … Continue reading “ASME And Non-ASME Relief Valves: What’s The Difference?”

500 Series Relief Valves: An Open Case for a Closed Valve

Author Circle ValvePosted on Categories Relief Valves
Pressure Relief Valves (PRV’s) or Pressure Safety Valves (PSV’s) make up some of the key components utilized in today’s applications to control media. There sole objective is to open and relieve excess pressure from a vessel or system and then close to prevent further discharge of gas or fluids after normal conditions have been restored. … Continue reading “500 Series Relief Valves: An Open Case for a Closed Valve”