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What is a Safety Valve?

A safety valve (also called relief valve or pressure relief valve) is an automatic pressure-relieving device used to protect equipment and personnel from overpressure conditions. When the system pressure exceeds the set pressure, the safety valve opens to release excess pressure and automatically closes when pressure returns to safe levels.

Safety valves are critical safety devices required by law in boilers, pressure vessels, and piping systems. They are the last line of defense against catastrophic overpressure events that could cause explosions, equipment damage, or loss of life.

Key Features of Lianggu Safety Valves

  • API 526 & ASME Section VIII Certified: Fully compliant with international standards for safety valve design and performance
  • Spring Loaded & Pilot Operated Options: Choose the right type for your application - compact spring loaded for general use, high-capacity pilot operated for large systems
  • Wide Pressure Range: Set pressures from 0.1 MPa to 40 MPa (15 PSI to 5800 PSI) to cover all industrial applications
  • Multiple Body Materials: Carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel, and special alloys for corrosive or high-temperature services
  • Full Lift & Low Lift Designs: Optimized flow capacity with minimal pressure drop
  • Blowdown Adjustment: Adjustable blowdown (typically 5-10%) to minimize product loss
  • NACE MR0175 Compliant: Suitable for sour service (H2S environments) in oil & gas applications
  • Third-Party Inspection: TüV, SGS, BV, or other inspection agency support available

How to Select the Right Safety Valve

Proper safety valve selection requires careful consideration of multiple factors:

  • Set Pressure: Must be equal to or less than the MAWP (Maximum Allowable Working Pressure) of the protected equipment
  • Backpressure: Consider both superimposed and built-up backpressure when selecting valve type
  • Service Fluid: Steam, gas, or liquid - each requires different valve design and materials
  • Temperature: High temperatures affect spring characteristics and seat materials
  • Capacity Requirements: Calculate required relieving capacity per API 520 or ASME Section VIII
  • Installation Location: Indoor, outdoor, or buried installation affects valve selection

Safety Valve Product Range

Spring Loaded Safety Valve

Compact and reliable spring loaded safety valve for steam, gas, and liquid overpressure protection. Suitable for most industrial applications.

Models: A48Y, A44Y, A47H
Size: DN15-300
Pressure: 0.1-40 MPa
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Pilot Operated Safety Valve

High-capacity pilot operated safety valve for large capacity applications. Main valve sealed by system pressure for zero leakage.

Models: A49H, A49Y
Size: DN25-500
Pressure: 0.2-25 MPa
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Thermal Safety Valve

Safety valve for thermal expansion protection in heating systems and hot water applications.

Models: AR25K, AR22K
Size: DN15-100
Pressure: 0.1-2.5 MPa
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Vacuum Relief Valve

Vacuum relief valve to prevent vacuum conditions in storage tanks and pipelines. Protects against tank collapse.

Models: ZFQ, QHX
Size: DN25-300
Pressure: -0.1 to +0.1 MPa
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Industry Applications

Power Generation

Boiler safety valves, steam header relief valves, and turbine bypass valves for power plants (coal, gas, nuclear).

Oil & Gas

Safety valves for separators, scrubbers, storage tanks, and pipeline protection in upstream and downstream facilities.

Chemical Processing

Overpressure protection for reactors, distillation columns, heat exchangers, and storage tanks in chemical plants.

Petrochemical

Safety valves for refineries, ethylene plants, and petrochemical complexes. NACE compliant for sour service.

Pharmaceutical

Sanitary safety valves for sterile processes, clean steam systems, and API production in pharmaceutical facilities.

Food & Beverage

Food-grade safety valves for steam sterilization, CIP systems, and processing equipment in food plants.

Certifications & Compliance

API 526 ASME Section VIII ISO 4126 TSG ZF001 CE/PED NACE MR0175 TüV Certified ISO 9001:2015

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