A pressure and vacuum relief valve is a pressure equalization valve for impermissible pressure and vacuum in a closed system.
A pressure or vacuum relief valve Válvula de vácuo e de alívio de pressão A pressure and vacuum relief valve is a pressure equalization valve for impermissible pressure and vacuum in a closed system. is installed in vent lines of vessels and equipment Equipamento Machines, appliances, fixed or mobile devices, control parts and accessories, and warning and prevention systems, whether separate or combined, intended for the generation, transfer, storage, measurement, control, and conversion of energy, and for the processing of materials, which have their own potential source of ignition and may cause an explosion. and enables the equalization of overpressure Sobrepressão Overpressure refers to an increase in pressure in a system or vessel above the normal operating pressure. or underpressure. The function depends on which connection socket Bocas de conexão A connection socket is the component which is used to connect the equipment to other components or lines. of the valve is connected to the tank. When connected to a bleed line, the valve compensates for overpressure; when connected to a vent line, it compensates for underpressure.
