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Pressure/vacuum relief valve

Pressure/vacuum relief valve

Created OnJanuary 12, 2018
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A device which provides for the flow of the small volumes of vapour, air or inert gas mixtures caused by thermal variations in a cargo tank.

Related:

  • Pressure/Vacuum Valve (P/V Valve)
  • Dreadage or Dreading Clause
  • Grab discharge
  • True vapour pressure (TVP)
  • Topping up
  • Purging

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