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A.1 Need and Function of Test Block<br />

The amount/volume of liquid or gas that it can discharge is limited;<br />

• it is not generally practical to measure relieving capacity or<br />

blowdown.<br />

• may fail to cause a distinct pop, and an inaccurate<br />

set pressure may result.<br />

• if properly functioning, the shop test block gives<br />

good indications of the pressure at which the<br />

valve will open and its tightness.<br />

<strong>API</strong><strong>576</strong> Charlie Chong/ Fion Zhang/ He Jungang / Li Xueliang

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