Operation

through balance of force

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Objectives
Objectives Objectives of this Presentation
Knowledge to learn
Function in general

Function – The aim of this presentation is to explain

Closed Position
the functionality of safety valves
Function –
Open Position by means of balance force.
Function –
Huddling Chamber

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Objectives Function
How Spring-loaded Safety Valves work
Function iningeneral
Function general

Function – The downward force through the spring

Closed Position
affects from above on the disc and keeps
Function –
Open Position the safety valve closed.
Function –
Huddling Chamber As soon as the force below the disc
exceeds the downward force, the

Spring Force
Fs = R x s
safety valve will open.

Outlet

Medium Pressure
Fp = As x p
Inlet

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Objectives Function
Closed Position
Function in general

Function ––
Function When the downward Spring Force (Fs) is greater
Closed
Closed Position
Position
than the upward Medium Pressure Force (Fp)
Function –
Open Position on the disc, the valve remains closed.
Function –
Huddling Chamber

Valve is closed: Fs
Fs > Fp

p Fp

As

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Objectives Function
Open Position
Function in general

Function – When the seating force is less

Closed Position
than the upward force on the disc,
Function ––
Function
Open
Open Position
Position the valve opens.
Function –
Huddling Chamber

Fs

Fp

Valve is open:
Fs < Fp

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Objectives Function
Huddling Chamber
Function in general

Function – An annular chamber (huddling chamber)

Closed Position
located downstream of the seat of a safety
Function –
Open Position valve for the purpose of assisting
Function––
Function the valve to achieve the full lift.
Huddling Chamber
Huddling Chamber

Huddling Chamber

Annular Pressure Area

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