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Overpressure Protection in Refineries by MEGAN ASBROCK is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses protecting plants from overpressure events. It notes that overpressure failures can lead to fires, explosions and environmental damage if vessels, pipes or connections rupture. It then lists 17 common causes of overpressure, such as blocked outlets, utility failures, loss of cooling, thermal expansion, abnormal heat/vapor input, valve malfunctions, process control failures and human error. It emphasizes that pressure relief systems like pressure relief valves are needed to automatica
- Author
- MEGAN ASBROCK
- Language
- EN