vw0903 Safety Tyco PDF
vw0903 Safety Tyco PDF
ASME-Sec-VIII
Conventional Valve
March 2009
A Pilot Operated Pressure Relief Valve (POSRV) 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(Pilot).
Pilot operated pressure relief valve replace the spring with a small sophisticated
controller or pilot which reacts to
pressure similar to a conventional
valve and controls the opening and
re-closing of main valve. With this
combination, premium performance
can be obtained. Generally, POSRVs,
when compared to direct spring
operated valves, will be more resistant
to leakage (tighter), available in a
wider range of sizes and pressure
ratings, appropriate for solving many
difficult applications.
ASME-Sec-VIII Pilot Operated Safety Relief Valves
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