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    Chattering PSV: PSV Can Violently Chatter This Requires Design Consideration

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    In 1985, an explosion occurred at an oil refinery in Priolo, Italy after a pressure safety valve opened and began rapidly opening and closing, or chattering. The chattering of the valve caused violent trembling that damaged nearby piping, resulting in a release of LPG vapor that ignited into a cloud. Chattering is influenced by factors like high inlet pressure, backpressure, and oversizing of the relief valve, and is difficult to fully avoid. Proper design consideration is required to prevent potential damage from chattering pressure safety valves.

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    In 1985, an explosion occurred at an oil refinery in Priolo, Italy after a pressure safety valve opened and began rapidly opening and closing, or chattering. The chattering of the valve caused violent trembling that damaged nearby piping, resulting in a release of LPG vapor that ignited into a cloud. Chattering is influenced by factors like high inlet pressure, backpressure, and oversizing of the relief valve, and is difficult to fully avoid. Proper design consideration is required to prevent potential damage from chattering pressure safety valves.

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    In 1985, an explosion occurred at an oil refinery in Priolo, Italy after a pressure safety valve opened and began rapidly opening and closing, or chattering. The chattering of the valve caused violent trembling that damaged nearby piping, resulting in a release of LPG vapor that ignited into a cloud. Chattering is influenced by factors like high inlet pressure, backpressure, and oversizing of the relief valve, and is difficult to fully avoid. Proper design consideration is required to prevent potential damage from chattering pressure safety valves.

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    Chattering PSV: PSV Can Violently Chatter This Requires Design Consideration

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    In 1985, an explosion occurred at an oil refinery in Priolo, Italy after a pressure safety valve opened and began rapidly opening and closing, or chattering. The chattering of the valve caused violent trembling that damaged nearby piping, resulting in a release of LPG vapor that ignited into a cloud. Chattering is influenced by factors like high inlet pressure, backpressure, and oversizing of the relief valve, and is difficult to fully avoid. Proper design consideration is required to prevent potential damage from chattering pressure safety valves.

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    Chattering PSV

    EPSC Learning Sheet May 2020

    What Happened:
    In 1985 in Priolo (Italy) an
    explosion occurred on a
    refinery, after a pressure safety
    valve opened. The vigorous
    opening and closing of the
    safety valve caused trembling
    that damaged the piping and
    caused an LPG release; the
    vapour cloud ignited.

    Aspects:
    Chattering is the rapid opening and closing of a pressure
    relief valve. The resulting vibration can cause misalignment,
    valve seat damage and sometimes even mechanical failure
    of valve internals and associated piping
    Chattering is influenced by: high inlet pressure drop, high
    backpressure, oversized relief valve e.g. above 140% (See API
    521 Part II, section 7) and is difficult to fully avoid
    Avoid multiple PSV’s with the same pressure setting
    The PSV surrounding piping needs to be strong & well fixed
    Inspect also for potential damage of the PSV fixture and
    surrounding piping, after a release

    PSV can violently chatter


    This requires design consideration
    EPSC Learning Sheets are meant to stimulate awareness and discussion on Process Safety
    EPSC can not be hold liable for the use of this sheet Questions or Contact via www.EPSC.be

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