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PSV Sizing

The document outlines the design and sizing of Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) for liquid service, emphasizing the importance of calculating the required orifice area using a specific formula. It details the parameters involved in the calculation, including flow rate, discharge coefficient, viscosity correction factor, combination correction factor, back pressure correction factor, specific gravity, and pressure differential. Each parameter is explained to ensure accurate sizing and safe operation of pressurized systems.

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PSV Sizing

The document outlines the design and sizing of Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) for liquid service, emphasizing the importance of calculating the required orifice area using a specific formula. It details the parameters involved in the calculation, including flow rate, discharge coefficient, viscosity correction factor, combination correction factor, back pressure correction factor, specific gravity, and pressure differential. Each parameter is explained to ensure accurate sizing and safe operation of pressurized systems.

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PSV Sizing

Designing and sizing a Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) for liquid service is a critical aspect of
ensuring the safety and integrity of pressurized systems. The formula you've referenced is
commonly used in the industry for this purpose:

A = (11.78 .Q) /{Kd.Kv. Kc. Kw × √((G/(P1 - P2))}

Where:

* A: Required orifice area (square inches)


* Q: Flow rate (gallons per minute, gpm)
* Kd: Discharge coefficient (dimensionless)
* Kv: Viscosity correction factor (dimensionless)
* Kc: Combination correction factor (dimensionless)
* Kw: Back pressure correction factor (dimensionless)
* G: Specific gravity of the liquid (dimensionless)
* P1: Inlet pressure (psia)
* P2: Outlet pressure (psia)

Explanation of Each Parameter:

1. Flow Rate (Q): The maximum liquid flow rate that the PSV must relieve, measured in
gallons per minute (gpm).

2. Discharge Coefficient (Kd): A factor representing the efficiency of the valve's discharge.
It accounts for deviations from ideal flow conditions. Typical values range from 0.62 to
0.65, depending on the valve design and manufacturer specifications.

3. Viscosity Correction Factor (Kv): This factor adjusts for the effect of liquid viscosity on
the valve's performance. Higher viscosity liquids can impede flow, necessitating a

𝐾v can be obtained from manufacturer data or standard charts.


correction. Values for

4. Combination Correction Factor (K_c): Accounts for the installation of rupture disks in

𝐾𝑐 is typically 1.0. When a rupture disk is present, 𝐾𝑐 may be less than 1.0, depending on
combination with the PSV. For installations without rupture disks,

the specific combination.

5. Back pressure Correction Factor (Kw): Adjusts for the effect of back pressure on the
valve's capacity. For atmospheric back pressure, Kw is generally 1.0. In cases of significant
back pressure, especially in balanced bellows valves, Kw should be determined from
manufacturer data or relevant standards.

6. Specific Gravity (G): The ratio of the liquid's density to the density of water. For water, 𝐺
is 1.0. For other liquids, 𝐺 can be calculated based on their density relative to water.

7. Pressure Differential (P1 - P2): The difference between the inlet pressure (P1) and outlet
pressure (𝑃2 ), both measured in absolute terms (psia). This differential drives the flow
through the valve.

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