Sizing of SRV :

For gases & vapours at constant backpressure orifice area is calculated as under :
A = W*(Z*T/M)^0.5
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C*K*P*Kb
Ref: LUDWIG Page 254
Where W is flow rate in lb/hr
A is area of orifice in sq. inch
P is inlet pressure in psia
M is molecular weight of gas or vapour
T is temperature in ° R
Kb = 1 for backpressure below 55 % of absolute relieving pressure
K is orifice Coeff. = 0.97 for nozzle type SRV
C is constant depending on ratio of specific heats.
SRV are available in with specific orifice area which are designated by by code D to H ; J to N ; P to Q .

Types of SRV:
a. Conventional relief valve :
Conventional relief valves operate satisfactorily when builtup back pressure is less than 10 % of set
pressure .Changes in back pressure affects both set pressure & capacity.
b. Balanced relief valve:
Balanced relief valves have bellows & they operate satisfactorily under varying back pressure .In addition
bellows protect SRV from corrosion from discharge side .
Definition of terms :
Accumulation : Pressure increase over MAWP during discharge expressed as %.Accumulation =
10 % of set pressure or 3 psi whichever is higher .
Blowdown:Blowdown is differance between set pressure & reseating pressure .This is adjustable
from 7 % to 12 % of set pressure.