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relief valve bonnet vents
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relief valve bonnet vents

relief valve bonnet vents

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Does anyone know what hazards are associated with having the relief valve bonnet vent plugged and it is the type of relief that requires no plug?

RE: relief valve bonnet vents

The only hazard of a plugged PRV Bonnet Vent is in the case of a bellows design valve.  When the PRV actuates, the bellows is compressed which will build up pressure in the bonnet if the Vent is plugged.  This pressure exerts a force on the bellows and causes the convolusions to deform and press against one another, effectively gagging the valve.

RE: relief valve bonnet vents

In addition to balanced bellows valves there are also balanced piston valves that have vents which should not be plugged. These two types of valves are shown in the "Crosby Pressure Relief Valve Engineering Handbook."

Plugging the vent, combined with a leaky bellows or piston seal, will result in an increase of opening pressure if there is any superimposed back pressure.

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