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PRV shall prevent the pressure from rising more than _______
above the maximum allowable working pressure. (UG-125 (c) )
10% or 3 PSI whichever is greater
A _______ is a pressure relief valve characterized by rapid opening or pop action or by
opening in proportion to the increase in pressure over the opening pressure, depending on
application
safety relief valve
A______ is a PRV in which the major relieving device or
main valve is combined with and controlled by a self actuated auxiliary pressure relief valve
pilot-operated safety relief valve
A conventional domed rupture disk is a _____ solid metal disk
pre-bulged
_______rupture disks are intended to be used as

corrosion barriers only

Composite
Graphite rupture disks fragment upon rupture; provisions for _______ fragments may be
required

capturing
Refer to the manufacturer's installation instructions, especially those
concerning limits on what of PRV & rupture disks
bolt torque

Since rupture disks are designed to burst at a specified differential pressure, pressure build
up on
the____ side of the disk may inhibit the disk's ability to provide overpressure protection
down-stream

When a rupture disk device is used with a pressure relief valve, consult the _______ for the
capacity reduction and installation details.
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ASME Code
UG-127 of the ASME Code states that a rupture disk device may be used as the____ pressure
relieving device on a vessel

sole (only)
The use of an _____ seat in a pressure relief valve will sometimes stop leakage past the
seating
surface and eliminate corrosion in the valve's working parts

O-ring
Some users stamp____ with device numbers. This identification specifies the
location of the valve and, by reference to the specification record, its limitations and
construction

mating pipe flanges

During a shop inspection since the device is remove ______should be inspected
for the presence of internal deposits and records should be kept of their condition
inlet and outlet piping
Some pressure-relieving valves have set pressures that exceed their?

outlet flange rating.

When block valves are used with a relief device, these block valves must have______ to
prevent restriction and possible instability when the relief device opens
full pipe area
through them
It is usually impossible to inspect inlet and outlet piping of a relief device while it is in service
_____ can indicate major fouling or stoppage
radiographs

During a visual the ____ should be inspected for evidence of pitting, roughening, or decreases
in the width of seating surfaces
flanges
At each stage in the dismantling process, the various parts of the valve should be visually
inspected for evidence of _____ and corrosion
wear
Bellows should be checked for leaks, cracks, or thin spots that may develop into leaks. In
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addition, if the bellows has collapsed, it has probably been subjected to ______ greater
than its design pressure
back pressure

Because most test blocks do not have enough_______ to measure the actual blow down,
manufacturer's recommendations and past performance should be evaluated to estimate any
necessary adjustment
capacity

Once the relief valve is set to pop at its CDTP, it should be checked for?
leakage.
________ rupture disks may be used to
facilitate and allow more frequent

on-stream testing of PRV

Reverse-buckling
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Inspection, testing, maintenance, and setting of the pilot mechanism may be handled _____
from the main valve
separately
Pressure and/or vacuum vent valves are in almost continuous service. They are prone to
failure
by _______
sticking
The responsibilities of maintenance may include but are
not limited to the following? 5

perform the mechanical work

attach identification tags
maintain specification records to facilitate repairs
furnish test reports
initiate purchase orders for spare parts
The responsibilities of operations and/or inspection may
include but are not limited to the following? 6
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initiate work requests

devices are reinstalled in their proper location
prepare in-service reports,
check for leaking valves and rupture disks
check vents and drains for operability
check the inlet and outlet piping for blockage
The responsibilities of engineering and/or inspection
may include but are not limited to the following?5
furnish specifications and sizing calculations
determine allowable pressure settings
specify test intervals
record service data
prepare lists of devices due for inspection
A _______ opens when its
upstream pressure reaches the opening pressure
pressure-relief valve

When the static inlet pressure reaches the set pressure, it will increase the pressure upstream
of the disc and
overcome the seating force on the disc. what valve
safety valve

the vent on the bonnet of a balanced direct spring operated pressure

relief valve should always be ?
atmospheric pressure
forward acting, tension loaded rupture disk are pressurized on the concave side resulted in
the pressure in the dome being primary tensile. these disk open by tensile fracture of the?
dome
slitting
scoring

graphite rupture disk are flat what is required when the disk is expected to encounter
vacuum or backpressure?
support
reverse acting rupture disks are designed to open by?
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tooth rings
scored lines
shear

what are reasons

reverse-acting rupture disk
are usually made with
thicker material? 3

longer service life

lessen effects of corrosion
eliminate vacuum support
manual by the manufacturer help eliminate improper setting and adjustment by indicating
how to adjust their valves except for ?
proper torque of flange bolts
what medium should be used to set liquid service valves?
water
what can be extremely useful in ensuring correct repairs and installation of pressure relieving
devices?
specifications
historical records
the manufactures recommendations or ___ should be used as a guide for spring adjustment
to the correct setting?
national board 18
inspection frequencies are based on criterion established by 3
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jurisdictional requirements
manufactures reconmandations
a complete permanent record should be maintained on each pressure relieving device in
service with what in formation? 3

specification data
history of inspections
history of test results
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inspection and testing of PRD left on a unit during extended shutdown should be
accomplished prior to the resumption of operations including? checking for
corrosion
tampering
fouling
All pressure vessels other than _______________
shall be protected by a pressure relief device

unfired steam boilers

A conventional domed rupture disk is designed to burst when it is over-pressured on
the_____ side.
concave

Fluid will then enter the huddling chamber, providing additional

opening force, what kind of valve?
safety valve
forward acting, tension loaded rupture disk are pressurized on the
concave side