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BLOW-OFF PRESSURE [1 record]

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Record 1 1992-11-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Pipes and Fittings
CONT

A tradesperson should ensure the pressure rating of the piping to be installed is greater than the safety valve blowoff pressure, which is normally working pressure + 10 to 25 psi on the receiver and water pressure + 10 psi on the aftercooler.

Key term(s)
  • blow-off pressure

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tuyauterie et raccords
CONT

Il faut toujours s'assurer que la pression d'épreuve de la tuyauterie est supérieure à la pression de consigne de la soupape de sûreté, soit la pression de service du réseau plus 10 à 25 lb/po[carré] au réservoir et, dans le cas du circuit de refroidissement, la pression de l'eau plus 10 lb/po[carré] au refroidisseur.

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