What is the disc area of a safety valve? What is the relationship between the disc area and the flow passage area of a safety valve?
Date: 2026-04-20Views: 423
The orifice area of a safety valve refers to the area of the cylindrical or conical passage formed between the sealing surfaces of the disc and the seat when the disc lifts above the seat.
The orifice area of a safety valve should be greater than the flow passage area.
