On the Adequacy of API 521 Relief-Valve Sizing Method for Gas-Filled Pressure Vessels Exposed to Fire

In this paper, the adequacy of the legacy API 521 guidance on pressure relief valve (PRV) sizing for gas-filled vessels subjected to external fire is investigated. Multiple studies show that in many cases, the installation of a PRV offers little or no protection—therefore provides an unfounded sense...

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Main Authors: Anders Andreasen, Filippo Borroni, Marcos Zan Nieto, Carsten Stegelmann, Rudi P. Nielsen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Safety
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2313-576X/4/1/11