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Vacuum relielf Valves

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Barhp

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Dear,

I am working in a cryogenic ethylene tank turnaround. The vacuum relief valves are set to open at -20 mmH20 and during manteinance they were calibrated at -28 mmH20, my question is: is there any problem with the set pressure? is the integrity of the tank at risk because of the new set pressure?

What would you recommend?

Any help?

Thanks
 
What is design pressure of tank? If tank design is -20 then thats what the vacuum relief should be set to.

Do you mean mmHg? rather than mmH2O
 
Design Pressures:
Inner tank: 1000 mmH20
Outer Tank: 25 psf (inclds vac)
 
Ash9144: I don't see your answer as being accurate. If the tank design is -20, the set pressure should be less vacuum. The device is evaluated at contingency flow to ensure -20 tank design is not exceeded.

 
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