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Relief Valve Sizing

The document provides formulas for sizing relief valves for liquid, steam, gas, and vapor systems in HVAC applications. It gives the variables used in each formula like required relieving capacity, specific gravity, coefficient of discharge, and relieving pressure. It also provides notes on using multiple relief valves and correction factors for superheated steam. The final section gives a formula for determining the maximum length of a relief valve vent line based on pressure, pipe diameter, and minimum discharge of air.

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Relief Valve Sizing

The document provides formulas for sizing relief valves for liquid, steam, gas, and vapor systems in HVAC applications. It gives the variables used in each formula like required relieving capacity, specific gravity, coefficient of discharge, and relieving pressure. It also provides notes on using multiple relief valves and correction factors for superheated steam. The final section gives a formula for determining the maximum length of a relief valve vent line based on pressure, pipe diameter, and minimum discharge of air.

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HVAC FORMULA: RELIEF VALVE SIZING

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RELIEF VALVE SIZING

Liquid System Relief Valves and Spring Style Relief Valves: A = (GPM x (G)1/2 ) / [28.14 x KB x KV x ( P)1/2 ]

Liquid System Relief Valves and Pilot Operated Relief Valves: A = (GPM x (G)1/2 ) / [36.81 x KV x (P)1/2 ]

Steam System Relief Valves: A = W / (51.5 x K x P x KSH x KN x KB )

Gas and Vapor System Relief Valves (Lb/Hr.): A = (W x (TZ)1/2 ) / [C x K x P x KB x (M)1/2 ]

Gas and Vapor System Relief Valves (SCFM): A = (SCFM x (TGZ)1/2 ) / (1.175 x C x K x P x KB )

Where A = Minimum Required Effective Relief Valve Discharge Area (Sqinches) GPM = Required Relieving Capacity at Flow Conditions (Gallons per Minute) W = Required Relieving Capacity at Flow Conditions (Lbs / hr) SCFM = Required Relieving Capacity at Flow Conditions (Standard Cubic Feet per Minute) G = Specific Gravity of Liquid, Gas, or Vapor at Flow Conditions Water = 1.0 for most HVAC applications; Air = 1.0 C = Coefficient Determined from Expression of Ratio of Specific Heats; C = 315 if Value is Unknown K = Effective Coefficient of Discharge; K = 0.975

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KB = Capacity Correction Factor Due to Back Pressure; KB = 1.0 for Atmospheric Discharge Systems KV = Flow Correction Factor Due to Viscosity; KV = 0.9 to 1.0 for most HVAC Applications with Water KN = Capacity Correction Factor for Dry Saturated Steam at Set Pressures above 1500 Psia and up to 3200 Psia; KN = 1.0 for most HVAC Applications KSH = Capacity Correction Factor Due to the Degree of Superheat; KSH = 1.0 for Saturated Steam Z = Compressibility Factor; Z = 1.0 If Value is Unknown P = Relieving Pressure (Psia); P = Set Pressure (Psig) + Over Pressure (10% Psig) + Atmospheric Pressure (14.7 Psia) P = Differential Pressure (Psig); P = Set Pressure (Psig) + Over Pressure (10% Psig) - Back Pressure (Psig) T = Absolute Temperature (R = F. + 460) M = Molecular Weight of the Gas or Vapor Notes: 1) When multiple relief valves are used, one valve shall be set at or below the maximum allowable working pressure, and the remaining valves may be set up to 5 percent over the maximum allowable working pressure. 2) When sizing multiple relief valves, the total area required is calculated on an overpressure of 16 percent or 4 Psi, whichever is greater. 3) For superheated steam, the correction factor values listed below may be used: Superheat up to 400 F: 0.97 (Range 0.9790.998) Superheat up to 450 F: 0.95 (Range 0.9570.977) Superheat up to 500 F: 0.93 (Range 0.9300.968)

Relief Valve Vent Line Maximum Length

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L = (9 x P21 x D5) / C2 = (9 x P22 x D5) / (16 x C2) Where P1 = 0.25 x [(PRESSURE SETTING x 1.1) + 14.7] P2 = [(PRESSURE SETTING x 1.1) + 14.7] L = Maximum Length of Relief Vent Line (Feet) D = Inside Diameter of Pipe (Inches) C = Minimum Discharge of Air (Lbs/Min)

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