Safety Valves in Saturated Steam Systems

Calculate relief valves in saturated steam systems

The minimum discharge area of relief safety valves in steam systems can be calculated with the equation

A = m / (51.5 k_d k_bp P^1/2) (1)

where

A = minimum discharge area (Square Inches)

m = relieving capacity (Lbs. per Hour)

k_d = discharge coefficient - 0.975

k_bp = back pressure coefficient - 1.0 for atmospheric discharge systems

P = relieving pressure (psia) - set pressure (psig) + over pressure (psig) + atmospheric pressure (14.7 psia)

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