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PSV Header Sizing Calculator

API 520/521 Standards

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PSV Header Sizing Calculator
Sizes relief valve discharge headers for multiple PSVs with isothermal or adiabatic flow models. Verifies backpressure limits and critical flow conditions per API 520/521 relief system guidelines.

Header Configuration

inches
ft
psia

Gas Properties

Air=1
°F
-

PSV Data

psig
lb/hr
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About This Calculator

Sizes PSV discharge headers per API 520/521 standards for safe pressure relief.

Key Checks:

  • Backpressure: 10% limit conventional PSVs
  • Velocity: Mach < 0.7 typical
  • Pressure Drop: Isothermal/Adiabatic
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