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  1. GWright303

    Liquid full vessel - relieving temp?

    Many thanks for that interesting link JoeWong. Accordingly, I have dug out a source regarding determination of flow regime etc and will read up before proceeding.
  2. GWright303

    Liquid full vessel - relieving temp?

    Thank you for replying everyone. Re: possibility of equipment failure - the provision for fire fighting is pretty good, so it is reasonable to expect any fire to be extinguished quickly. The possibility of solvent (for a pool fire) being able to form is low anyway, due to drain gullys in the...
  3. GWright303

    API 520 or API 2000?

    Having used both, I agree with skearse that API 520 is more applicable here.
  4. GWright303

    Liquid full vessel - relieving temp?

    I would appreciate comments on the following: I am examining an existing emergency vent, (on a funda filter), to ensure its capacity is suitable for a fire case. The existing emergency vent line is 3", vents to a dump tank, and the Bursting Disc is set at 4 barg. This work is a HAZOP review...
  5. GWright303

    Relief scenario - mechanical PCV failure

    You may not need to consider full dP of 4.4 bar ------- Thanks Joe - a check for sonic velocity/choking will be included. Many thanks!
  6. GWright303

    Relief scenario - mechanical PCV failure

    Thanks very much for your advice! I have managed to find vendor data for the PCV (a Norgren PCV) and so will contact them wrt the Cv value. The amount of information stored locally seems very scant, so originally I wasnt sure if there would be any vendor info - thought could maybe...
  7. GWright303

    Relief scenario - mechanical PCV failure

    Hi everyone, I would appreciate advice on the following: I am currently producing datasheets for some N2 relief valves. I have analysed the system and decided that the governing case for relief sizing is the scenario where the mechanical PCV (pressure reducing valve) upstream of the relief...

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