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3.4.5 burst-pressure tolerance<br />

The variation around the marked burst pressure at the specified disk temperature in which a<br />

rupture disk will burst.<br />

3.4.6 closing pressure<br />

The value of decreasing inlet static pressure at which the valve disc reestablishes contact<br />

with the seat or at which lift becomes zero, as determined by seeing, feeling or hearing.<br />

3.4.7 cold differential test pressure CDTP<br />

The pressure at which a pressure-relief valve is adjusted to open on the test stand. The<br />

CDTP includes corrections for the service conditions of backpressure or temperatures or<br />

both.<br />

3.4.8 leak-test pressure<br />

The specified inlet static pressure at which a seat leak test is performed.<br />

3.4.9 manufacturing design range<br />

The pressure range at which the rupture disk shall be marked. Manufacturing design ranges<br />

are usually catalogued by the manufacturer as a percentage of the specified burst pressure.<br />

Catalogued manufacturing ranges may be modified by agreement between the user and the<br />

manufacturer.<br />

Fion Zhang/ Charlie Chong

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