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Specification of Safety Relief Valves
Specification of Safety Relief Valves
General
This specification covers the technical (functional & performance) requirements for the
supply of Safety Relief Valves. These valves are to be used for relieving the overpressure of a
tank / pipe having nitrogen gas/compressed air.
For list of valve types, set pressure and quantity refer to TABLE-1 below, and for
detailed specification of each type refer the individual specification sheet.
Standard used:
The design, manufacture and performance assessment shall conform to the following
Specifications:
ASME Section I - Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Power Boilers
ASME Section VIII Pressure Vessels - Division 1
API RP 520 Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices
in Refineries
API RP 526 Flanged Steel Pressure Relief Valves
API RP 527 Seat Tightness of Pressure Relief Valves
A216 Gr WCB Standard Specification for Steel Castings, Carbon, Suitable for
Fusion Welding, for High-Temperature Service
A351 CF8M Standard Specification for Castings, Austenitic, for Pressure-
Containing Parts
IS 4454 Gr. 2 / 3 Steel wires for mechanical spring
DIN EN 10270-1 Steel wire for mechanical springs 1.1200 (CS)/ DIN 1.4310(SS)
In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this Specification and the documents
listed above, this Specification shall govern. The manufacturer may quote other material
standards which are equivalent in area where available or in areas where unavailable,
proposals for the Purchaser’s consideration and written approval.
Note:
1. Suppliers should provide relevant catalogues for the products.
2. Following data should be filled/marked against the detailed specification sheets for
each type of valve:
a. Set pressure tolerance values
b. Orifice dimensions in sq. in. /sq. cm
c. Overpressure and Blowdown values.
d. Any deviation from the specifications.
3. Offers by any vendor without providing above information can be disqualified.
4. Only manufacturers with all the inspection and testing facility for Safety Relief
Valves should quote.
Specification for Safety Relief Valve Type 1
Sr. No. Description Requirement Remark
1.0 Functional specification
1.1 Set pressure 2.6 Kg/cm2 +/- 0.14 Kg/cm2
1.2 Operating temperature 40°C
1.3 Set Pressure range 2 to 4 Kg/cm2
1.4 Superimposed back pressure Atm.
1.5 Maximum Pressure 20 Kg/cm2
1.6 Orifice “E” or higher As per API 526
1.7 Medium Air
1.8 Overpressure <10%
1.9 Blowdown 5-7% Fixed
2.0 Connections
2.1 Nominal diameter inlet 1'' Outlet is open to
2.2 Nominal diameter outlet 1'' or higher atmosphere, higher
2.3 Connection inlet BSP 1" Male connection size valve
2.4 Pressure rating inlet: 150 lbs to meet orifice
2.5 Connection outlet BSP 1" or higher dimension can be
2.6 Pressure rating outlet 150 lbs quoted
3.0 Materials
3.1 Outlet Chamber/Body material A216 Gr WCB