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  1. Sam_89

    Sizing of an additional PSV on a brownfield system

    You are right about the need to check and re-confirm against the 16% overpressure. Thanks for your help. Have a great day!
  2. Sam_89

    Sizing of an additional PSV on a brownfield system

    Thanks for the quick reply. I am familiar with staggering and the 16% overpressure. I agree that you should size for the "total required condition". Based on your answer the new PSV will be sized as follows: 561,815 kg/h (Total required condition)- 432,371 kg/h(existing PSV rated capacity)...
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    Sizing of an additional PSV on a brownfield system

    Hi All, I have an existing PSV installed at site sized for blocked outlet (required flow 364,536 kg/h / rated flow 432,371 kg/h). The flow rate through my system is now increasing to 561,815 kg/h and hence we will add an additional smaller PSV to cover the extra flow. When sizing the new...

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