Relieving Pressure

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Relieving Pressure

Pressure at the inlet of a relief device when the fluid is flowing at the required relieving capacity.

Source: API STD 2000, Venting Atmospheric and Low-pressure Storage Tanks, Sixth Edition, November 2009. Global Standards

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