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    Rupture Disc Bursting Pressure Settings (Flare Back-pressure inlfuence)

    @EmmanuelTop @TD2K Thanks for feedback again. There are valuable information provided. @georgeverghese RD has been chosen as Client standard requires for that type of service. I have roughly checked unavoidable tolerances with maximum expected operating pressure and in my eyes sufficient...
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    Rupture Disc Bursting Pressure Settings (Flare Back-pressure inlfuence)

    Thanks for feedback! @EmmanuelTop Burst pressure is set in gauge units, not differential units. - that was exactly my question - how to mark RD burst pressure correctly - thanks! @georgeverghese RD is installed on low pressure side of HX (shell). This is gas-gas service. Is there any...
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    Rupture Disc Bursting Pressure Settings (Flare Back-pressure inlfuence)

    @EmmanuelTop Thanks for sharing. However, I have read that comprehensive summary before placing my question here. Assuming design pressure of the vessel protected is equal to MAWP equal to 100 psig, what should be burst pressure of rupture disc - 95 psi or 95 psi[g]? Refer to Figure 1B here...
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    Rupture Disc Bursting Pressure Settings (Flare Back-pressure inlfuence)

    Dear forum members, recently I have encountered the following issue when specify rupture discs - seems to be trivial, but the longer I think the more questions are coming up: Rupture disc is installed at the low pressure side of heat exchanger. Rupture disc outlet is connected to the flare...

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