Back Pressure of Rupture Disk
Back Pressure of Rupture Disk
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Hello,
I getting confused about the variable "back pressure" for Rupture Disk. And how to calculate it?
I also need to know how to calculate the "required relieving rate" for rupture disk.
I would be very gratefull for getting help!
Many Thanks.
I getting confused about the variable "back pressure" for Rupture Disk. And how to calculate it?
I also need to know how to calculate the "required relieving rate" for rupture disk.
I would be very gratefull for getting help!
Many Thanks.





RE: Back Pressure of Rupture Disk
For required relieving rate aclculation see chapter 4 in API 521 6th ed. More useful information you can find here.
For back pressure calculation see chapter 5 in API 521 and API 520 Part II.