Glossary

Soupape de surpression et dépression à membrane

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A pressure and vacuum relief valve is used for venting a plant section and protect it from impermissible pressure loads.

The diaphragm Membrane A diaphragm is a thin layer of material, which has a large surface area. valve version uses a diaphragm as a closing element, which is pressed onto the valve seats. The diaphragm can be loaded with weights or liquid in order to set a set pressure Pression de réponse Set pressure is the gauge pressure at the device inlet at which the relief device is set to start opening under service conditions. .

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