PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
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Hi All,
I would really appreciate any help on this matter. Typically, I have sized PSVs for tube ruptures in a heat exchanger since the tubes were always at higher pressure. I ahd done these using API 520 and formulas in CRANE book.
What do I need to do and what formulas to use if the shell side is actually at high pressure ?
Please advise.
Thanks,
I would really appreciate any help on this matter. Typically, I have sized PSVs for tube ruptures in a heat exchanger since the tubes were always at higher pressure. I ahd done these using API 520 and formulas in CRANE book.
What do I need to do and what formulas to use if the shell side is actually at high pressure ?
Please advise.
Thanks,





RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
Thanks for your reply. When you say 'PSV somewhere on the tube side' what exactly you mean by that.
In the scenario I mentioned, the high pressure gas from the shell side will enter the tube side.
What flow rate do I need to use to size the PSV . Also, where exactly this PSV should be installed.
Thanks.
RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
Will it be possible to find out the formulas to calculate the Q ( required flow rate ) I need to use for sizing the PSV.
Thanks in adavance.
RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger
RE: PSV Sizing for Shell and Tube Heat Exchanger