Gas and Vapor Sizing

10% Overpressure (kg/hr) (Continued

Interpolating from Table T7-1 on page 7-3, Kb = 0.76
A = 13160 WTZ
=
13160 (2675) 323 (1)
C KP1 Kb M 344 (0.975) (1696) (0.76) 19
= 335 sq.mm
A Crosby "H" orifice valve with an effective area of 506
square millimeters is the smallest standard valve orifice
that will flow the required relieving capacity. Since the
back pressure is constant a conventional Style JOS valve
can be used. From Crosby Catalog No. 310, select
a 1-1/2 H 3 Style JOS-15 with Type J cap. For the
production test this valve would be adjusted to open at
105 kPag. This is called the cold differential test pressure
(CDTP) and is equal to the set pressure minus superimposed
constant back pressure. The opening pressure
under service conditions, however, would equal the sum
of the cold differential test pressure plus the superimposed
constant back pressure (1450 kPag = 105 kPag +
1345 kPag). The proper valve spring for this particular
application would be the spring specified for a CDTP of
105 kPag.
EXAMPLE #3
Set Pressure Below 30 psig (207 kPag)
When a pressure relief valve is to be used with a set
pressure below 30 psig (207 kPag), the ASME Boiler and
Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, specifies a maximum
allowable overpressure of 3 psi (20.7 kPa).
Fluid: Air (UV Stamp Required)
Required Capacity: 227 kg/hr
Inlet Relieving Temperature: 21C
Set Pressure: 138 kPag
Overpressure: 20.7 kPa (3 psi)
A=
13160 W TZ
C K P1 Kb M
Where:
W= 227 kg/hr
T = 21C + 273 = 294K
Z = Compressibility Factor, use Z = 1.0
P1= Absolute relieving pressure = 138 kPag + 20.7
kPa + 101 kPaa = 259.7 kPaa
C = 356 (Table T7-7 on page 7-26)
K = 0.975
Kb= Capacity correction factor due to back pressure.
Use Kb = 1.0 for atmospheric back pressure.
M = 28.97 (Table T7-7 on page 7-26)
13160 (227) 294 (1)
356 (0.975) (259.7) (1) 28.97
From Crosby Catalog No. 902,select a 1" x 1-1/2" Crosby
Series 900 valve with a No. 7, 126 sq.mm orifice, Type D
lifting lever and standard materials. Therefore, Model
Number is 972103M-D.
EXAMPLE #4
Variable Superimposed Back Pressure
When a pressure relief valve is exposed to a variable
back pressure the set pressure of the valve may be
effected unless either a balanced bellows or series BP
style valve is selected.
Fluid: Air (UV Stamp Required)
Required Capacity: 127 Kg/hr
Inlet Relieving Temp.: 60 deg C
Set Pressure: 400 kPag
Back Pressure: 0-140 kPag
Overpressure: 10%
A BP-Omni threaded valve is preferred for this application.
A=
13160 W TZ
C K P1 Kb M
Where:
W = 127 Kg/hr
T = 60C + 273 = 333 K
Z = Compressibility Factor = 1.0
P1 = Absolute relieving pressure = 400 + 400 + 101
= 541
C = 356 from Table T7-7 on page 7-26.
K = 0.975
Kb = Capacity correction factor from Table F7-2 for
BP Omni on page 7-5 = 0.650.
M = 28.97 from Table T7-7 on page 7-26.
A=
(13160) (127) (333) (1.0)
(356) (0.975) (541.) (0.65) 28.97
= 46.42 sq. mm
From Catalog No. 905, select a 3/4" x 1" Series BP with
a 47.74 sq. mm orifice, type D lifting lever and standard
material. Therefore the Model No. is BP51701M-D.