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Taylor Valve Technology® is a manufacturer leader in high-quality industrial valves. We deliver safety relief, high-pressure relief, and back pressure relief valves. Our wide array of choke and control valves and pilot-operated valve products are second to none. Products are designed for demanding industrial needs, meeting quality API and ASME Code requirements. High-demand oil & gas industry, chemical plants, power generators, and the processing industry depend on our valves for consistency and durability. Get effective flow control of liquid, steam, and gas. Valves ship from the Taylor Valve Technology, Inc. United States facility. Delivering worldwide, you can depend on quick turnaround times.

Curtiss-Wright"s selection of Pressure Relief Valves comes from its outstanding product brands Farris and Target Rock. We endeavor to support the whole life cycle of a facility and continuously provide custom products and technologies. Boasting a reputation for producing high quality, durable products, our collection of Pressure Relief Valves is guaranteed to provide effective and reliable pressure relief.

While some basic components and activations in relieving pressure may differ between the specific types of relief valves, each aims to be 100% effective in keeping your equipment running safely. Our current range includes numerous valve types, from flanged to spring-loaded, threaded to wireless, pilot operated, and much more.

A pressure relief valve is a type of safety valve designed to control the pressure in a vessel. It protects the system and keeps the people operating the device safely in an overpressure event or equipment failure.

A pressure relief valve is designed to withstand a maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP). Once an overpressure event occurs in the system, the pressure relief valve detects pressure beyond its design"s specified capability. The pressure relief valve would then discharge the pressurized fluid or gas to flow from an auxiliary passage out of the system.

Below is an example of one of our pilot operated pressure relief valves in action; the cutaway demonstrates when high pressure is released from the system.

Air pressure relief valves can be applied to a variety of environments and equipment. Pressure relief valves are a safety valve used to keep equipment and the operators safe too. They"re instrumental in applications where proper pressure levels are vital for correct and safe operation. Such as oil and gas, power generation like central heating systems, and multi-phase applications in refining and chemical processing.

At Curtiss-Wright, we provide a range of different pressure relief valves based on two primary operations – spring-loaded and pilot operated. Spring-loaded valves can either be conventional spring-loaded or balanced spring-loaded.

Spring-loaded valves are programmed to open and close via a spring mechanism. They open when the pressure reaches an unacceptable level to release the material inside the vessel. It closes automatically when the pressure is released, and it returns to an average operating level. Spring-loaded safety valves rely on the closing force applied by a spring onto the main seating area. They can also be controlled in numerous ways, such as a remote, control panel, and computer program.

Pilot-operated relief valves operate by combining the primary relieving device (main valve) with self-actuated auxiliary pressure relief valves, also known as the pilot control. This pilot control dictates the opening and closing of the main valve and responds to system pressure. System pressure is fed from the inlet into and through the pilot control and ultimately into the main valve"s dome. In normal operating conditions, system pressure will prevent the main valve from opening.

The valves allow media to flow from an auxiliary passage and out of the system once absolute pressure is reached, whether it is a maximum or minimum level.

When the pressure is below the maximum amount, the pressure differential is slightly positive on the piston"s dome size, which keeps the main valve in the closed position. When system pressure rises and reaches the set point, the pilot will cut off flow to the dome, causing depressurization in the piston"s dome side. The pressure differential has reversed, and the piston will rise, opening the main valve, relieving pressure.

When the process pressure decreases to a specific pressure, the pilot closes, the dome is repressurized, and the main valve closes. The main difference between spring-loaded PRVs and pilot-operated is that a pilot-operated safety valve uses pressure to keep the valve closed.

Pilot-operated relief valves are controlled by hand and are typically opened often through a wheel or similar component. The user opens the valve when the gauge signifies that the system pressure is at an unsafe level; once the valve has opened and the pressure has been released, the operator can shut it by hand again.

Increasing pressure helps to maintain the pilot"s seal. Once the setpoint has been reached, the valve opens. This reduces leakage and fugitive emissions.

At set pressure the valve snaps to full lift. This can be quite violent on large pipes with significant pressure. The pressure has to drop below the set pressure in order for the piston to reseat.

At Curtiss-Wright we also provide solutions for pressure relief valve monitoring. Historically, pressure relief valves have been difficult or impossible to monitor. Our SmartPRV features a 2600 Series pressure relief valve accessorized with a wireless position monitor that alerts plant operators during an overpressure event, including the time and duration.

There are many causes of overpressure, but the most common ones are typically blocked discharge in the system, gas blowby, and fire. Even proper inspection and maintenance will not eliminate the occurrence of leakages. An air pressure relief valve is the only way to ensure a safe environment for the device, its surroundings, and operators.

A PRV and PSV are interchangeable, but there is a difference between the two valves. A pressure release valve gradually opens when experiencing pressure, whereas a pressure safety valve opens suddenly when the pressure hits a certain level of over pressurization. Safety valves can be used manually and are typically used for a permanent shutdown. Air pressure relief valves are used for operational requirements, and they gently release the pressure before it hits the maximum high-pressure point and circulates it back into the system.

Pressure relief valves should be subject to an annual test, one per year. The operator is responsible for carrying out the test, which should be done using an air compressor. It’s imperative to ensure pressure relief valves maintain their effectiveness over time and are checked for signs of corrosion and loss of functionality. Air pressure relief valves should also be checked before their installation, after each fire event, and regularly as decided by the operators.

Direct-acting solenoid valves have a direct connection with the opening and closing armature, whereas pilot-operated valves use of the process fluid to assist in piloting the operation of the valve.

A control valve works by varying the rate of fluid passing through the valve itself. As the valve stem moves, it alters the size of the passage and increases, decreases or holds steady the flow. The opening and closing of the valve is altered whenever the controlled process parameter does not reach the set point.

Control valves are usually at floor level or easily accessible via platforms. They are also located on the same equipment or pipeline as the measurement and downstream or flow measurements.

An industrial relief valve is designed to control or limit surges of pressure in a system, most often in fluid or compressed air system valves. It does so as a form of protection for the system and defending against instrument or equipment failure. They are usually present in clean water industries.

A PRV is often referred to as a pressure relief valve, which is also known as a PSV or pressure safety valve. They are used interchangeably throughout the industry depending on company standards.

Whether downhole or subsea, safety can be hard to achieve in the oil and gas industry. Sudden pressure spikes can ruin equipment, leading to production stoppages and worse. Protection starts at the component level, which is where Lee Pressure Relief Valvescome into play.

Our relief valves come in three main varieties. Safety relief valves are designed to be exercised for intermittent “pop-off” applications. Pressure-regulating valves are intended to operate more continuously with stable performance throughout the operating range. Thermal relief valves relieve a few droplets of fluid from a trapped volume expanding due to rising temperatures. Each type of valve plays an essential role in downhole oil tool applications, and each is manufactured to the exacting tolerances that this role requires.

Like all products from The Lee Company, pressure relief valves are small, lightweight, and incredibly durable– enough to serve out the entire lifespan of an oil tool. In addition, these products are available in a range of sizes and cracking pressures.

Conventional safety relief valves are for applications where excessive variable or built up back pressure is not present in the system into which the valve discharges.

The operational characteristics (opening pressure, closing pressure and relieving capacity) are directly affected by changes of the back pressure on the valve.

A balanced safety relief valve is a pressure relief valve which incorporates means of minimizing the effect of back pressure on the operational characteristics. (Opening pressure, closing pressure and relieving capacity)

Comment: These design valves are typically equipped with a bellows which balances or eliminates the effect of variable or built up back pressure that may exist in the system into which the safety relief valve discharges.

A pilot operated safety relief valve is a pressure relief valve in which the major relieving device is combined with and is controlled by a self-actuated auxiliary pressure relief valve.

Comment: Pilot operated relief valves are available in both pop action and f modulating action designs. These valves are suitable for applications where it I is desired to maintain system operating pressure very close to the valve set I point (operating pressure).

A pressure safety valve actuated by inlet static pressure and characterized by rapid opening or rapid popping action. This safety valve is tight shut-off and is for safety only. Meets ASME SEC. VIII (Not a Fulflo valve)

A spring loaded pressure relief valve, actuated by the static pressure upstream of the valve. The valve opens normally in proportion to the increase in pressure over the set pressure. (Fulflo)

A pressure relief valve characterized by rapid opening or pop-action in direct proportion to the pressure increase, depending on the application. (Fulflo)

The pressure existing at the outlet of a pressure relief valve, due to the pressure in the discharge system. The pressure can be constant or variable. It is the sum of the superimposed and build-up pressure.

Fulflo was established in 1912 and is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Located in Blanchester, OH, Fulflo was incorporated in 1933 under its present name and trademark. Patents for the original guided piston, direct acting relief valve were obtained in 1935, coinciding with the onset of fluid power systems. The need for providing large flows without excessive bulk was met by the pilot-valve-control relief valve which was patented in 1943.

Fulflo parts and valves are used in oil and gas refineries, are essential to the military, including ships and aircraft carriers, and amusement roller coaster rides.

A balanced pressure relief valve is a spring loaded pressure relief valve which incorporates a bellow or other means of balancing the valve disc to minimize the effect of back pressure on the performance of characteristics of the valve.

When superimposed back pressure is applied to the outlet of a spring loaded pressure relief valve, a pressure force is applied to the valve disc, which adds to spring force. This added force increases the pressure at which an unbalanced pressure relief valve will open.

In balanced bellow pressure relief valve, a bellow is attached to the disc holder with a pressure area, approximately equal to the seating area of the disc.

Conventional PRV shows unsatisfactory performance when excessive back pressure develops during relief, due to the flow though the valve and outlet piping.

The back pressure tends to reduce the lifting force which holding the valve open. Excessive built up back pressure can cause the valve to operate in an unstable manner. This instability may occur as flutter or chatter.

When selecting a pressure relief valve (PRV) for any application, many factors need to be taken into consideration. One of the most important — and least well understood — is back pressure. This article explains what back pressure is and how it affects the performance of PRVs.

Superimposed back pressure. Superimposed pressure is the pressure in the discharge header before the pressure relief valve opens. Depending on the system, superimposed back pressure can be constant or variable.

Back pressure can significantly affect a valve’s performance by reducing both its set pressure and its capacity. Too much back pressure can result in chatter (rapid opening and closing), which can damage the valve.

For conventional relief valves, back pressure reduces set pressure directly on a one-to-one basis. For example, a valve with a set point at 100 psig that is subjected to 10 psig of back pressure will not reach set point until the system pressure reaches 110 psig. In this example, if the set point is not adjusted to compensate for the back pressure, this can mean that valves are operating at a level that is higher than their maximum allowable working pressure (MAWP).

The effect of back pressure on valve capacity is much more significant. Typically, high back pressure can decrease the PRV’s capacity by approximately 50%.

For balanced bellows relief valves, the bellows mitigate the effects of back pressure up to a certain point. These valves are generally not affected unless the back pressure exceeds 30 or 35% of set pressure. The tradeoff is that they can fail at higher pressures.

Back pressure needs to be accounted for when sizing a PRV. In general, back pressure should notexceed 10% of the set pressure, especially for conventional relief valves.

The key to handling back pressure is to take it into consideration when sizing and selecting your valves. If you know that the back pressure in your system will be higher than the recommended limits, you may need to select a larger valve.

Don’t risk damage to your valves or other equipment caused by too much back pressure. Contact us for assistance selecting the right valve for your application.