Required Sizing Data: 1. Fluid Properties

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Chapter 5 Valve Sizing and Selection U.S.C.S.

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Crosby Engineering Handbook

REQUIRED SIZING DATA


The following is a suggested list of service conditions which must be provided in order to properly size and select a pressure relief valve.

1. Fluid Properties:
a. Fluid and State b. Molecular Weight c. Viscosity d. Specific Gravity Liquid (referred to water) Gas (referred to air) e. Ratio of Specific Heats (k) f. Compressibility Factor (Z)

2. Operating Conditions:
a. Operating Pressure (psig maximum) b. Operating Temperature (F maximum) c. Max. Allowable Working Pressure (psig)

3. Relieving Conditions:
a. Required Relieving Capacity Gas or Vapor (lb/hr) Gas or Vapor (scfm) Liquid (gpm) b. Set Pressure (psig) c. Allowable Overpressure % d. Superimposed Back Pressure (psig) (specify constant or variable) e. Built-Up Back Pressure (psig) f. Relieving Temperature (F)

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