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  1. rogerbours

    Rupture Disk Reliability

    There are publications available which identify Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD) for safety devices such as relief valves. Based on the simplicity of rupture discs compared to the rather complex construction of safety relief valves where often up to several dozens of individual parts need...
  2. rogerbours

    Grinding Biomass in Coal Grinders

    Hi there there is indeed evidence and proof that co-firing biofuel with coal leads to a very much increased risk for dust explosion hazards, especially in the milling part of the plant. There are several studies made and papers presentedd where this is addressed and where the need for dust...
  3. rogerbours

    Pressure relief valves and burst valves question?

    Please check http://www.fike.com/documents/presrel/adrd/technical_bulletins/TB8105%20Best%20Practices%20for%20RD_PRV.pdf for some good guidance on PRV & RD combinations
  4. rogerbours

    Making bursting discs

    Please note that such critical safety devices are covered by legislation and design codes; specialized manufacturers are to be consulted for such parts instead of experimenting. peoples safety and equipment integrity depend on these items whereas many individual operating parameters may...
  5. rogerbours

    ASME rupture disc

    Hi Please check with manufacurers of rupture discs offering bi-directional sanitary rupture disc such as the Lo-V from Fike (see http://www.fike.com/products/rdlov.asp) BR Roger
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