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API 576 covers self-actuated devices such as _____

direct-acting spring-loaded valves,
pilot-operated pressure-relief valves,
pin-actuated devices
rupture disks
weight-loaded pressure vacuum vents.
this publication are not intended to supersede requirements established by______
regulatory bodies.

This publication excludes___ 4

fusible plugs
control valves
pressure-regulating devices
rotating equipment components

A pressure-relief device is actuated by

inlet static pressure
A pressure-relief device may also be designed to prevent
excessive ______________

internal vacuum.
A pressure-relief valve opens when its_______
pressure reaches the opening pressure.
upstream

A _______ valve that is actuated by

the static pressure upstream
rapid opening or pop action.
safety valve

A______ is a valve actuated by the

difference between static pressure upstream
superimposed backpressure downstream.
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relief valve
A _____opens normally in proportion to the
pressure increase over the opening pressure

relief valve
A_______ uses a weight or compressed spring to
hold the valve seat closed below the set pressure
or vacuum setting of the device.

direct-acting pressure-relief valve

A_______can utilize a
closed spring bonnet
conventional valve

Pilot-operated pressure-relief valve are generally used: 4

large relief area
low differential exists
low-pressure storage tanks;
short blowdown

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________ rupture disks are designed to open by methods including tensile fracture of the
dome, slitting, or scoring.

Forward-acting
Rupture Disk Single Relieving Device used for ?
complete discharge
fast opening

Rupture Disk Supplemental Relieving Device used for?

To provide larger relief area.
The primary reasons for applying
combination rupture disks upstream
of pressure-relief valves include?
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Prevent plugging
Prevent corrosion
Avoid cost pressure-relief valve
Prevent leakage
______ are nonreclosing pressure-relief devices actuated by the static differential pressure
between the inlet and outlet of the device
Pin-actuated devices

Valve malfunction may also be due to?

sticking of the disc to the
nozzle & the guide
The use of a_____ can keep the foreign particles away
from the guiding surfaces.
bellows
A_____device installed on the inlet and/or outlet of a
pressure-relief valve can provide added corrosion
protection of the valve internals.

rupture disk
protect the spring and the bonnet
cavity of the valve from the corrosive loading fluid
Bellows

To prevent leakage of the loading fluid, an optical precision on the order of_____according to
manufacturer's
specifications should be maintained in the flatness of seating surfaces on metal-seated
pressure-relief valves

three light beads/bands

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causes of damaged valve seats in refinery or
chemical plant service, including the following?
Corrosion.
Foreign particles
pressure drop
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Improper handling
Leakage
Although springs may weaken and fail due to the use of improper materials in high-
temperature service, failed
springs are almost always caused by____ and _____
corrosion
stress corrosion cracking

________frequently causes SCC of springs

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S)
Consult the_____to select an appropriate spring
in susceptible applications since the material strength, hardness, and heat treatment of the
spring can affect
its resistance to stress corrosion cracking.
manufacturer
Setting a pressure-relief valve while it is in place on the equipment to be protected may be
impractical and
should be performed only after?
special consideration
______ is a frequent cause of improper valve setting
Incorrect calibration of pressure gauges

The pressure range of the gauge should be chosen

so that the required set pressure of the pressure-relief valve falls within the_____of the
gauge pressure range.
middle third

_____ on pressure gauges are not generally recommended since they tend to clog and
produce pressure lag.
Snubbers
monomer service can lead to

polymer formation
plugging.
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____ caused by improper piping at the valve inlet or outlet or by severe oversizing of the
valve
valve chatter
flutter
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_______may also occur if the system operates too close to the set pressure resulting in
frequent relieving.
Galling
ASME BPVC Section VIII, Division 1,______ describes under what conditions an orientation
other than vertical may be acceptable

Appendix M
The differential between____ &____provides seat loading to keep the pressure-relief valve
tightly closed.
operating and set pressures
When hydrostatic tests of inlet/outlet piping are performed,
blinds shall be installed. Otherwise, results such as the following might occur:
psv components damage
test pressure may exceed
design pressure of psv

Inspections of pressure-relief devices should determine

the___ &___ of the devices and ensure that their performance
meets the requirements for a given installation.
physical
operating conditions
Inspections of pressure-relief devices four types of
inspections can be used ?
shop as-received pop test
shop inspection/overhauls
field internal inlet and outlet inspections
visual on-stream inspections.
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____ & ___ of the pressure-relieving device should be included

in the "shop inspection/overhaul.
Pretesting and post-testing

Periodically, pressure-relief devices will be removed, disassembled, and inspected. These

inspections are referred to as?
shop inspection/overhaul
To minimize errors in the testing and handling of pressure-relief valves, each should carry an
identifying tag,
stencil, plate, or other means to show its company equipment number. This number readily
identifies? 4
device's unit
the equipment that the device should be installed on
the device's set pressure
the date of its last test
An operating history of each pressure-relief valve since its last inspection should be obtained
and should

include pertinent information such as the following: 4

upsets
leakage
malfunctioning
rupture disks under the PRV
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Before a pressure-relief valve is inspected and/or repaired while equipment is in operation,
the following precautions should be taken
authorized person should isolate
vent space between relief device
block valve

Wherever possible, as-received pop testing should be

conducted prior to ____ in order to yield accurate
as-received pop testing results.
cleaning
This "as-received" pop pressure is used in determining the?
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inspection interval.
If the valve is extremely fouled and dirty when received
the______ may waive the "as-received" test and ______

user &reduce the inspection interval

Relief valves can fail the "as-received" pop test in
a number of ways?
fails to open
partially opens
opens above set pressure tolerance,
leakage past device
device stuck open

The______should define the criteria that constitute an "as-received" pop test failure.
owner-user
After the "as-received" pop test, a valve should be visually inspected to estimate its
condition. This inspection should be made by?
authorized repair shop's mechanic

The nozzle and disc seating surfaces should not be?

oiled
After the valve has been adjusted, it should be actuated at least once to prove the accuracy of
the setting. Some manufacturers recommend a valve be actuated (popped) at least_____
times
three
ASME BPVC Section VIII valves, the deviation of the as-found set pressure from the
nameplate set pressure should not exceed____ for pressures less than or equal to 70 psi

±2 psi
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ASME BPVC Section VIII valves, the deviation of the as-found set pressure from the
nameplate set pressure should not exceed -___ for
pressures greater than 70
±3 % for greater than 70 psi
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For pressure-relief valves that comply with ASME BPVC

Section VIII, Division 1, Paragraph UG 125(c)(3), the
deviation shall not be?

less than 0 % or greater than +10 %.

______pressure-relief valve on an API 620
low-pressure storage tank
pilot-operated

When a valve operates in______experience may

indicate that inspection of the valve while on the equipment is safe and suitable.
nonfouling service
There are potential hazards to

consider when applying the

lift assist test method?
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release of process material
introduction of foreign material
failure of the rupture disk
failure of the bellows
Numerous technologies are used for determining the opening point and correlation of the
applied load examples

audible notification
software
acoustic sensors
safety valves on steam boilers are

designed and installed in accordance with?

local, state, and federal regulations
and power codes.
Boiler safety valves can be tested periodically by _____until the valve actuates

raising the steam pressure

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ASME BPVC Section I also requires the boiler safety valves have a substantial lifting device by
which the valve disc may be lifted from its seat when the working pressure on the boiler is at
least___of the set pressure.

75 %
Due to the variety of pilot-operated valves available, the valve ___________
recommendations for inspection,
repair, and testing should be consulted and followed.

manufacturer's
(PVRVs) on atmospheric tanks are designed to
_____ from the tank during filling operations and
____ when the tank is drawn.

vent air
take in air
A rupture disk that is installed in a pre-torque rupture disk holder can be removed as an
assembly for visual inspection and reinstalled without affecting the remaining service life if
the?

pre-torque cap screws or bolts

were not loosened.
Rupture disk replacement should be done on a schedule
based on the?

manufacturer's recommendation
There are generally three failure modes that affect useful service life of the rupture disk ?
Fatigue
Corrosion
Installation
Rupture disks cannot be ___________ and should be replaced
on a regular schedule based on their application?
nondestructively tested

visual inspection that includes a check for leakage, vibration, and/or damage should follow
each _____ of a pressure-relief device
operation (use)
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___and/or _____ indicates that a longer interval

is acceptable for inspection of PRD
Unless documented experience
RBI
In some instances, the required frequency of inspection and testing of pressure-relieving
devices is established by?
regulatory bodies.

The maximum interval for visual

on-stream inspections should be ____ years
five
Although not always a full visual on-stream inspection, some
companies perform inspections for leakage and vibration damage each time a relief device?
operates