RegO® Pressure Relief Valves & Relief Valve Manifolds

Safety Warning — LP-Gas Pressure Relief Valves

Purpose

In its continuing quest for safety, REGO® is publishing safety

warning bulletins explaining the hazards associated with the

! WARNING
use, misuse and aging of REGO® Products. LP-Gas dealer
managers and service personnel must realize that the failure
to exercise the utmost care and attention in the installation,
inspection and maintenance of these products can result in
personal injury and property damage.
Relief Valves

The National Fire Protection Association Pamphlet #58 - 2004

What You Must Do:
Pressure

Edition, “Liquified Petroleum Gas Code” states in Section 1.5

that, “persons who transfer liquid LP-Gas, who are employed
to transport LP-Gas, or whose primary duties fall within the Read This Entire Warning
scope of this code shall be trained in proper handling proce-
dures. Refresher training shall be provided at least every three Install Properly
years. The training shall be documented. REGO® Warning
Bulletins are useful in training new employees and reminding Inspect Regularly
older employees of potential hazards.

This Warning Bulletin should be provided to all purchasers of

REGO® and all personnel using or servicing these products.
Additional copies are available from REGO® and your
Authorized REGO® Distributor.

Scope

This bulletin applies to pressure relief valves installed on sta-

tionary, portable and cargo containers and piping systems uti- Warnings should be as brief as possible. If there is a simple
lized with these containers. This bulletin is not intended to be warning, it is:
an exhaustive treatment of this subject and does not cover all
safety practices that should be followed in the installation and Inspect pressure relief valves regularly. Replace unsafe or sus-
maintenance of LP-Gas systems. Each LP-Gas employee pect valves immediately. Use common sense.
should be provided with a copy of NPGA Safety Pamphlet 306
“LP-Gas Regulator and Valve Inspection and Maintenance”
as well as the NPGA “LP-Gas Training Guidebooks” relating to
this subject.

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Inspect Regularly
4. Physical damage. Ice accumulations and improper installa-
A pressure relief valve discharges when some extraordinary tion could cause mechanical damage. IF THERE ARE ANY
circumstance causes an over pressure condition in the con- INDICATIONS OF DAMAGE, REPLACE THE VALVE.
tainer. If a pressure relief valve is known to have discharged,
the relief valve, as well as the entire system, should be imme- 5. Tampering or readjustment. Pressure relief valves are
diately and thoroughly inspected to determine the reason for factory set to discharge at specified pressures. IF THERE
the discharge. In the case of discharge due to fire, the valve ARE ANY INDICATIONS OF TAMPERING OR READ-
should be removed from service and replaced. JUSTMENT, REPLACE THE VALVE.

6. Seat leakage. Check for leaks in the seating area using a

Relief valves should be inspected each time the container is noncorrosive leak detection solution. REPLACE THE
filled but no less than once a year. If there is any doubt about VALVE IF THERE IS ANY INDICATION OF LEAKAGE.
the condition of the valve, it must be replaced. Never force a relief valve closed and continue to leave it in

Relief Valves
service. This could result in damage to the valve and pos-

Pressure
Eye protection must be worn when performing inspection on sible rupture of the container or piping on which the valve is
relief valves under pressure. Never look directly into a relief installed.
valve under pressure or place any part of your body where
the relief valve discharge could impact it. In some cases a 7. Corrosion and contamination. REPLACE THE VALVE
flashlight and a small mirror are suggested to assist when IF THERE ARE ANY SIGNS OF CORROSION OR CONT-
making visual inspections. AMINATION ON THE VALVE.

To Properly Inspect A Pressure Relief Valve, Check For: 8. Moisture, foreign particles or contaminants in the
1. A rain cap. Check protective cap located in valve or at end valve.Foreign material such as paint, tar or ice in relief
of pipeaway for a secure fit. Protective caps help protect valve parts can impair the proper functioning of the valves.
the relief valve against possible malfunction caused by rain, Grease placed in the valve body may harden over time or
sleet, snow, ice, sand, dirt , pebbles, insects, other debris collect contaminants, thereby impairing the proper opera-
and contamination. REPLACE DAMAGED OR MISSING tion of the relief valve. DO NOT PLACE GREASE IN THE
CAPS AT ONCE AND KEEP A CAP IN PLACE AT ALL VALVE BODY, REPLACE THE VALVE IF THERE ARE
TIMES ANY INDICATIONS OF MOISTURE OR FOREIGN MAT-
TER IN THE VALVE.
2. Open weep holes. Dirt, ice, paint and other foreign parti-
cles can prevent proper drainage from the valve body. IF 9. Corrosion or leakage at container connection. Check con-
THE WEEP HOLES CANNOT BE CLEARED, REPLACE tainer to valve connection with a non-corrosive leak detection
THE VALVE. solution. REPLACE THE VALVE IF THERE IS ANY INDICA-
TION OF CORROSION OR LEAKAGE AT THE CONNEC-
3. Deterioration and corrosion on relief valve spring. TION BETWEEN THE VALVE AND CONTAINER.
Exposure to high concentrations of water, salt, industrial
pollutants, chemicals and roadway contaminants could
cause metal parts to fail. IF THE COATING ON THE CAUTION: Never plug the outlet of a pressure relief valve.
RELIEF VALVE SPRING IS CRACKED OR CHIPPED, Any device used to stop the flow of a properly operating pres-
REPLACE THE VALVE. sure relief valve that is venting an overfilled or overpressurized
container - raises serious safety concerns!

Replace Pressure Relief Valves In 10 Years Or Less

WARNING: Under normal conditions, the useful safe service life
The safe useful life of pressure relief valves can vary greatly of a pressure relief valve is 10 years from the original date of
depending on the environment in which they live. manufacture. However, the safe useful life of the valve may be
shortened and replacement required in less than 10 years
Relief valves are required to function under widely varying condi- depending on the environment in which the valve lives.
tions. Corrosion, aging of the resilient seat disc and friction all pro- Inspection and maintenance of pressure relief valves is very
ceed at different rates depending upon the nature of the specific important. Failure to properly inspect and maintain pressure relief
environment and application. Gas impurities, product misuse and valves could result in personal injuries or property damage.
improper installations can shorten the safe life of a relief valve.
For Additional Information Read:
Predicting the safe useful life of a relief valve obviously is not an
exact science. The conditions to which the valve is subjected will 1. CGA Pamphlet S-1.1 Pressure Relief Standards - Cylinders, Section
vary widely and will determine its useful life. In matters of this 9.1.1.
kind, only basic guidelines can be suggested. For example, the 2. REGO® Catalog L-500.
Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet S-1.1 Pressure Relief
Device Standards — Cylinders, section 9.1.1 requires all cylin- 3. REGO® Warning # 8545-500.
ders used in industrial motor fuel service to have the cylinder’s
pressure relief valves replaced by new or unused relief valves 4. NPGA Safety Pamphlet 306 “LP-Gas Regulator and Valve
within twelve years of the date of manufacture of cylinder and Inspection and Maintenance” and “LP-Gas Training Guidebooks”.
within each ten years thereafter. The LP-Gas dealer must
observe and determine the safe useful life of relief valves in his 5. NFPA # 58, “Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases”.
territory. The valve manufacturer can only make recommenda-
6. NFPA # 59, “LP-Gases at Utility Gas Plants”.
tions for the continuing safety of the industry.
7. ANSI K61.1 Safety Requirements for Storage and Handling of
Anhydrous Ammonia.

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Requirements for Pressure Relief Valves The reasons for this are two-fold:

Every container used for storing or hauling LP-Gas and anhydrous If the relief valve is called upon to open, the resulting dis-
ammonia must be protected by a pressure relief valve. These charge produces an increased vaporization of the product
valves must guard against the development of hazardous condi- in the container with the result that the liquid cools to a
tions which might be created by any of the following: certain extent and the vapor pressure drops. A reading
taken at this time would obviously not indicate what the
Hydrostatic pressures due to overfilling or the trapping of pressure was when the relief valve opened.
liquid between two points.

High pressures resulting from exposure of the container to The pressure gauges usually on most containers provide
excessive external heat. somewhat approximate readings and are not intended to
provide an indication of pressure sufficiently accurate to
High pressures due to the use of incorrect fuel.
judge the setting of the relief valve.
Relief Valves
Pressure

High pressures due to improper purging of the container.

Repair and Testing

Consult NFPA Pamphlet #58 for LP-Gas and ANSI #K61.1 for RegO® Pressure Relief Valves are tested and listed by
anhydrous ammonia, and/or any applicable regulations governing Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with NFPA
the application and use of pressure relief valves. Pamphlet #58. Construction and performance of RegO®
Pressure Relief Valves are constantly checked at the factory
Operation of Pressure Relief Valves by U.L. inspectors. Therefore, testing of RegO® Pressure
Pressure relief valves are set and sealed by the manufacturer to function at
Relief Valves in the field is not necessary.
a specific “start-to-discharge” pressure in accordance with regulations. This
set pressure, marked on the relief valve, depends on the design require-
Any pressure relief valve which shows evidence of leakage, other
ment of the container to be protected by the relief valve. If the container
improper operation or is suspect as to its performance must be
pressure reaches the start-to-discharge pressure, the relief valve will open
replaced immediately using approved procedures.
a slight amount as the seat disc begins to move slightly away from the seat.
If the pressure continues to rise despite the initial discharge through the
relief valve, the seat disc will move to a full open position with a sudden Pipe-Away Adapters
“pop”. This sharp popping sound is from which the term “pop-action” is
derived. Pipe-away adapters are available for most RegO® Pressure
Relief Valves, where it is required or desirable to pipe the dis-
Whether the relief valve opens a slight amount or pops wide open, it will charge above or away from the container. Each adapter is
start to close if the pressure in the container diminishes. After the pressure designed to sever if excessive stress is applied to the vent
has decreased sufficiently, the relief valve spring will force the seat disc
piping – thus leaving the relief valve fully operative.
against the seat tightly enough to prevent any further escape of product.
The pressure at which the valve closes tightly is referred to as the “re-
seal” or “blow-down” pressure. Generally, the re-seal pressure will be lower Weep hole deflectors are available on larger relief valves.
than the start-to-discharge pressure.The re-seal pressure can be, and in These deflectors provide protection against flame impinging
most cases is, adversely affected by the presence of dirt, rust, scale or on adjacent containers which could occur from ignition of LP-
other foreign particles lodging between the seat and disc. They interfere Gas escaping through the relief valve drain hole when the
with the proper mating of the seat and disc and the pressure in the con- valve is discharging.
tainer will usually have to decrease to a lower pressure before the spring
force embeds foreign particles into the resilient seat disc material and seals Selection of RegO® Pressure Relief Valves For ASME
leak-tight. The degree by which the presence of dirt decreases the re-seal Containers
pressure, is, of course, dependent on the size of the interfering particles.
The rate of discharge required for a given container is deter-
Once particles have been trapped between the disc and seat, the start-to-
discharge pressure is also affected. For example, the pressure relief valve mined by the calculation of the surface area of the container
will start-to-discharge at some pressure lower than its original start-to-dis- as shown in “Chart A” for LP-Gas and “Chart B” for anhydrous
charge pressure. Again, the pressure at which the valve will start to dis- ammonia. See page D9.
charge is dependent on the size of the foreign particles.
Setting - The set pressure of a pressure relief valve depends
In the case of a pressure relief valve that has opened very slightly due to a upon the design pressure of the container. Refer to NFPA
pressure beyond its start-to-discharge setting, the chances of foreign mate- Pamphlet #58 for more information.
rial lodging between the seat and disc is negligible although the possibility
is always present. If the relief valve continues to leak at pressures below its
start-to-discharge setting it must be replaced.
Selection of RegO® Pressure Relief Valves for DOT
Containers
Relief valves which have “popped” wide open must also be
checked for foreign material lodged between the seat and disc, as To determine the proper relief valve required for a given DOT
well as for proper reseating of the seat and disc. Continued leak- container, refer to the information shown with each pressure
age at pressures below the start-to-discharge setting indicate the relief valve in the catalog. This information will give the maxi-
relief valve must be replaced. mum size (pounds water capacity) DOT container for which
the relief valve has been approved.
The pressure at which a pressure relief valve will start to dis-
charge should never be judged by the reading of the pressure Setting - The standard relief valve setting for use on DOT
gauge normally furnished on the container. cylinders is 375 PSIG.

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Ordering RegO® Pressure Relief Valves Part Number Explanation

When ordering RegO® Pressure Relief Valves, be sure you are Products carrying an “A” or “AA” prefix contain no brass parts and
certain that it will sufficiently protect the container as specified in are suitable for NH3. Hydrostatic relief valves carrying an “SS” pre-
the forewording information, NFPA Pamphlet #58 and any other fix are of stainless steel construction and are suitable for use with
applicable standards or specifications. NH3. The products are also suitable for use with LP-Gas service
except relief valves carrying an “AA” prefix. These are of partial alu-
All adapters, protective caps and deflectors must be ordered sep- minum construction and are listed by U.L. for NH3 service only.
arately, unless specified otherwise.

Safety Information - Relief Valves Don’t Last Forever

Relief Valves
Pressure
RegO® Relief Valve for lift truck containers

The internal spring is protected from external

contamination but the other external parts must
be protected with a cap. Circular rubber seat
disc ring seats on brass shoulder approximately
3⁄64” wide.

Relief valves, over the years, may not function properly in

This article was prepared by the engineers of RegO® products, several ways:
after technical consultation with valve manufacturers and other
industry sources. Its purpose is to alert and remind the LP-Gas They may leak at pressures below the set pressure.
industry of the importance of proper maintenance of pressure relief
They may open and fail to properly reseat.
valves. It applies most particularly to separate relief valves with
emphasis on lift truck and motor fuel containers where the hazards They may open at higher than the set pressure.
of contamination are greatest.
These failures to function properly are due primarily to
Since the beginning of our industry, manufacturers of equipment four “environmental’’ conditions:
and distributors of LP-Gas have worked diligently to provide a safe 1. Corrosion of metal parts (particularly springs) which result
environment for employees and consumers. The history of the in the component parts failing to perform.
industry testifies to the success of their efforts.
2. Deterioration of the synthetic rubber seat disc material.
But the industry is now entering its sixth decade and equipment
3. Clogging or “cementing” of the movable relief valve compo-
installed years ago is failing because of age. Every year, addition- nents so that their movement is restricted.
al equipment will fail unless it is replaced. Pressure relief valves are
no exception. The valve manufacturers and LP-Gas dealers are 4. Debris on the valve seat after the relief valve opens, effec-
naturally concerned about this situation. tively preventing the valve from reseating.
Corrosion is caused by water, corrosive atmospheres of salt and
Causes of Relief Valve Failure industrial pollutants, chemicals, and roadway contaminants. High
A relief valve is designed to have a safe useful life of many years, concentrations can attack the metal parts vigorously. No suitable
but that life will vary greatly depending on the environment in which metals are totally resistant to such corrosion.
it “lives.” To attempt to estimate the safe useful life of a relief valve
and the effect of environment on its performance, a brief discus- Synthetic rubber and seat disc materials can also be attacked by
sion of the materials used and the nature of its performance should impurities in the gas and corrosive atmospheres, particularly those
be helpful. with sulphur dioxide. There are no suitable rubber materials which
resist all contaminants.
Relief valve bodies are generally made of brass or steel. Springs
are made from various spring wires which are plated or painted, or “Cementing” of relief valve parts has been caused by normal
made of stainless steel. Valve seat discs are made of synthetic rub- industrial atmospheres containing particles of dirt, iron oxide, metal
ber compounds which will remain serviceable in an atmosphere of chips, etc. combined with water, oil, or grease. Ice collecting in
LP-Gas. Relief valve stems, guides, etc. are generally made from recessed valves could cause relief valves to fail to open. Paint and
brass or stainless steel. tar in relief valves also cause failure to function properly.

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Safety Information - Relief Valves Don’t Last Forever continued
Debris on valve seats which prevents reseating can occur when- Some larger relief valves on bulk storage tanks can be replaced
ever the valve collects material in the relief valve opening which is with rebuilt valves obtained from the manufacturers. Small relief
not blown out when the relief valve opens. valves cannot be rebuilt economically, thus, new valves are
required. Most LP-Gas dealers find it impractical and costly to test
Inspection of Relief Valves relief valves and field repairing of relief valves is not sanctioned by
the manufacturers, Underwriter’s Laboratories, or ASME.
Unfortunately many of the above problems may not be easily
observed because of the compact nature of some relief valve Many of the problems that cause inoperative relief valves could be
designs. prevented if proper protective caps were kept in place at all times.

Collection of debris would be prevented. Contamination caused by

A casual visual inspection of a relief valve may not necessarily disclose
Relief Valves

corrosive atmospheres would be reduced. Water collection in the

a potential hazard. On the other hand, a visual inspection will often dis-
Pressure

close leakage, corrosion, damage, plugging and contamination. valves would be eliminated. Relief valves protected with caps from
the time of installation in the container would obviously have a
much longer safe useful life, but they still should be replaced at
If additional light is required, a flashlight should be used. some time because of the gradual deterioration of the rubber seat
disc due to age alone.
If there is any doubt about the condition of the valve, or if there is
NFPA 58 requires that protective caps must be kept in place as a
a suspicion that the valve has not been protected by a cap for
some time, it should be replaced before refilling the container. protective cover on some relief valves. This is a mandatory require-
ment on several types of relief valves. The fact that use of caps
may make inspection more time consuming should not be viewed
as a reason for either not using the caps, or not making required
Eye protection must be used when examining relief valves under
pressure.
periodic inspections.

Smaller Relief Valves In the event a relief valve has been used without the required cap,
the relief valve should be thoroughly inspected and the required
The industry’s requirement for a small full-flow safety relief valve cap placed on the relief valve. If damage is noted to the relief valve,
challenged design engineers some years ago: it should be replaced and the replacement valve should be
capped. Relief valves with pipe-away adapters or deflectors used
on lift truck containers have been found choked with debris.
The valve must be leakproof before operating and must
Inspection of relief valves with deflectors can only be accomplished
reseat leakproof each time after each operation. The only
by removing the deflector.
known satisfactory seat disc materials to accomplish this
have been special synthetic rubber compounds.
Similarly, larger relief valves with vent stacks have been found
choked with debris and water. Valves have failed because springs
Valve discharge settings are relatively high and require
rusted through. The weep hole was plugged. It was obvious that
high spring loads to keep the valve closed. the relief valves had not been inspected in many years. These
conditions must be alleviated by periodic inspections and replace-
Because of the small interior diameter of the valve, the ment of relief valves as needed.
round metal seating area is small.
All of these parameters may result in the development of a signifi- Summary Recommendations
cant indentation in the rubber seat disc after some years. The seat Predicting the safe useful life of a relief valve is obviously not an
disc may have a tendency to cling to the metal seat. This may exact science. The conditions to which the valve is subjected will
result in the relief valve not opening at the set pressure as the vary widely and will largely control its life. In matters of this kind,
seat disc ages. only basic guidelines can be suggested. The LP-Gas dealer must
observe and determine the safe useful life of relief valves in his ter-
Test have been conducted on small LP-Gas relief valves of all the ritory. The valve manufacturers can only make recommendations
U.S. valve manufacturers. Valves over 10 years old were removed for the continuing safety of the industry:
from service and tested to determine at what pressure the valves
discharged. In many of the valves, the pressure required to open 1. Make sure proper protective caps are in place at all times.
the valve exceeded the set pressure. Do not release a container for service or fill a container
unless it has a protective cap in place.
Because of the critical importance of proper functioning of relief valves, 2. Replace relief valves periodically, at least every 10 years.
common sense and basic safety practice dictate that small relief valves Every relief valve has the month and year of manufacture
should be replaced in about 10 years. stamped on the valve. This is most particularly true of small
separate relief valves.

3. Carefully inspect valves each time before the container is

filled. Replace valves showing any signs of contamination,
corrosion, damage, plugging, leakage, or any other prob-
lem. Eye protection must be used when examining relief
valves under pressure.

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Chart A — Minimum Required Rate of Discharge for LP-Gas Pressure Relief Valves Used on
ASME Containers Minimum required rate of discharge in cubic feet per minute of air at 120% of the maximum permitted start-to-discharge
pressure for pressure relief valves to be used on containers other than those constructed in accordance with Interstate
From NFPA Pamphlet #58, Appendix D (1986). Commerce Commission specification.
Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface
Surface Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate
Area Sq. Area Sq. Area Sq. Area Sq. Area Sq. Area Sq.
Area Sq. Ft. SCFM Air SCFM Air SCFM Air SCFM Air SCFM Air SCFM Air SCFM Air
Ft. Ft. Ft. Ft. Ft. Ft.
20 or less 626 85 2050 150 3260 230 4630 360 6690 850 13540 1500 21570
25 751 90 2150 155 3350 240 4800 370 6840 900 14190 1550 22160
30 872 95 2240 160 3440 250 4960 380 7000 950 14830 1600 22740
35 990 100 2340 165 3530 260 5130 390 7150 1000 15470 1650 23320
40 1100 105 2440 170 3620 270 5290 400 7300 1050 16100 1700 23900
45 1220 110 2530 175 3700 280 5450 450 8040 1100 16720 1750 24470

Relief Valves
50 1330 115 2630 180 3790 290 5610 500 8760 1150 17350 1800 25050

Pressure
55 1430 120 2720 185 3880 300 5760 550 9470 1200 17960 1850 25620
60 1540 125 2810 190 3960 310 5920 600 10170 1250 18570 1900 26180
65 1640 130 2900 195 4050 320 6080 650 10860 1300 19180 1950 26750
70 1750 135 2990 200 4130 330 6230 700 11550 1350 19780 2000 27310
75 1850 140 3080 210 4300 340 6390 750 12220 1400 20380 - -
80 1950 145 3170 220 4470 350 6540 800 12880 1450 20980 - -

Surface area =Total outside surface area of container in square feet.

When the surface area is not stamped on the name plate or when the Flow Rate SCFM Air = Required flow capacity in cubic feet per minute
marking is not legible, the area can be calculated by using one of the fol- of air at standard conditions, 60ºF. and atmospheric pressure (14.7 psia).
lowing formulas: The rate of discharge may be interpolated for intermediate values of sur-
1. Cylindrical container with hemispherical heads. Area (in sq. ft.) = over- face area. For containers with total outside surface area greater than 2000
all length (ft.) x outside diameter (ft.) x 3.1416. square feet, the required flow rate can be calculated using the formula,
Flow Rate—SCFM Air = 53.632 A0.82. Where A = total outside surface area
2. Cylindrical container with semi-ellipsoidal heads. Area (in sq. ft.) = of the container in square feet.
overall length (ft.) + .3 outside diameter (ft.) x outside diameter (ft.) x
3.1416.
3. Spherical container. Area (in sq. ft.) = outside diameter (ft.) squared x
3.1416.

Chart B — Minimum Required Rate of Discharge for Anhydrous Ammonia Pressure Relief
Valves Used on ASME Containers
Minimum required rate of discharge in cubic feet per minute of air at 120% of the maximum permitted start-to-dis-
From ANSI K61.1-1981, Appendix A (1981). charge pressure for pressure relief valves to be used on containers other than those constructed in accordance
with United States Department of Transportation cylinder specifications.
Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface Surface
Surface Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate Flow Rate
Area Sq. Area Sq. Area Sq. Area Sq. Area Sq. Area Sq.
Area Sq. Ft. SCFM Air SCFM Air SCFM Air SCFM Air SCFM Air SCFM Air SCFM Air
Ft. Ft. Ft. Ft. Ft. Ft.
20 258 95 925 170 1500 290 2320 600 4200 1350 8160 2100 11720
25 310 100 965 175 1530 300 2380 650 4480 1400 8410 2150 11950
30 360 105 1010 180 1570 310 2450 700 4760 1450 8650 2200 12180
35 408 110 1050 185 1600 320 2510 750 5040 1500 8900 2250 12400
40 455 115 1090 190 1640 330 2570 800 5300 1550 9140 2300 12630
45 501 120 1120 195 1670 340 2640 850 5590 1600 9380 2350 12850
50 547 125 1160 200 1710 350 2700 900 5850 1650 9620 2400 13080
55 591 130 1200 210 1780 360 2760 950 6120 1700 9860 2450 13300
60 635 135 1240 220 1850 370 2830 1000 6380 1750 10090 2500 13520
65 678 140 1280 230 1920 380 2890 1050 6640 1800 10330 - -
70 720 145 1310 240 1980 390 2950 1100 6900 1850 10560 - -
75 762 150 1350 250 2050 400 3010 1150 7160 1900 10800 - -
80 804 155 1390 260 2120 450 3320 1200 7410 1950 11030 - -
85 845 160 1420 270 2180 500 3620 1250 7660 2000 11260 - -
90 885 165 1460 280 2250 550 3910 1300 7910 2050 11490 - -

Surface area = Total outside surface area of container in square feet. Flow Rate SCFM Air = Required flow capacity in cubic feet per minute of
When the surface area is not stamped on the name plate or when the mark- air at standard conditions, 60°F. and atmospheric pressure (14.7 psia).
ing is not legible, the area can be calculated by using one of the following The rate of discharge may be interpolated for intermediate values of surface
formulas: area. For containers with total outside surface area greater than 2,500
1. Cylindrical container with hemispherical heads. Area (in sq. ft.) = overall square feet, the required flow rate can be calculated using the formula,
length (ft.) x outside diameter (ft.) x 3.146. Flow Rate—SCFM Air = 22.11 A0.82 where A = outside surface area of the
container in square feet.
2. Cylindrical container with other than hemispherical heads. Area (in sq.
ft.) = overall length (ft.) + .3 outside diameter (ft.) x outside diameter (ft.) Conversion Factor
x 3.1416. ft2 x 0.092 903 = m2
3. Spherical container. Area (in sq. ft.) = outside diameter (ft.) squared x SCFM x 0.028 317 = m3/min
ft x 0.304 8 =m
3.1416.

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“Pop-Action” Pressure Relief Valves
General Information Relief Valves in this catalog are only intended for use in LP-Gas or
The “Pop-Action” design permits the RegO® Pressure Relief Valve to open anhydrous ammonia service. Do not use any other service commodity.
slightly to relieve moderately excessive pressure in the container. When If you have an application other than conventional LP-Gas or anhy-
pressure increases beyond a predetermined point, the valve is designed to drous ammonia service, contact REGO® before proceeding.
“pop” open to its full discharge capacity, reducing excess pressure quickly.
This is a distinct advantage over ordinary valves which open gradually
over their entire range, allowing excessive pressure to develop before the
relief valve is fully open. All RegO® internal, semiinternal, and external
relief valves incorporate this “Pop-Action” design.

Fully Internal “Pop-Action” Pressure Relief Valves for

Transports and Delivery Trucks
Relief Valves
Pressure

Designed specifically for use as a primary relief valve in ASME transports and delivery trucks
with 2” and 3” NPT couplings.

UL
®

Suitable for
Start To UL Protective
Part Container Overall Height Height Above ASME (At 120% Tanks with
Discharge (At 120% of Cap
Number Connection (Approx.) Coupling (Approx.) of Set Pressure) Surface Area
Setting PSIG Set Pressure) (Included)
Up To:*
A8434N 265 3659
2” M. NPT 9 1/16” ½” 3700 175 Sq. Ft. A8434-11B
A8434G 250 3456
A8436N 265 9839
3” M. NPT 17 7⁄8” ¾” 10210 602 Sq. Ft. A8436-11B
A8436G 250 9598

* Per NFPA Pamphlet #58, Appendix D. Area shown is for UL or ASME flow rating—whichever is larger.

Fully Internal “Pop-Action” Pressure Relief Valves for

Motor Fuel Containers
8543 Series relief valves are designed for use as a primary relief valve
8544
in larger ASME motor fuel containers such as on buses, trucks and
construction equipment.
8544 Series relief valves are designed for use as a primary relief valve UL
®

in smaller ASME and DOT motor fuel containers such as on tractors,

lift trucks, cars and taxicabs.

8544

8544

Flow Capacity SCFM/Air****

Height Accessories
Start To Container Overall Hex Protective
Part Container Above UL ASME
Discharge Connection Height Wrenching Cap
Number Type Coupling (At 120% of (At 120% of Pipeaway
Setting PSIG M. NPT (Approx.) Section (Included)
(Approx.) Set Pressure) Set Pressure) Adapter
8544G 1” 1 5 16 ” 1020 936 7544-41G 7544-11A*
250 11
8543G 1¼” 1 16 ” 1465 1400 7543-40C 7543-10**
ASME 5
8544T 1” 5 7⁄16” ⁄8”
7
1 16 ” 1282 1158 7544-41 7544-11A
312 11
8543T 1¼” 1 16 ” 1990 1731 7543-40C 7543-10**
5
8544K DOT/ASME 375 1” 1 16 ” 1545*** - 7544-41 7544-11A

* 1” M. NPT outlet connection.

** 1¼” M. NPT outlet connection.
*** Rating also applies to DOT requirements.
**** Flow rates shown are for bare relief valves. Adapters and pipeaway will reduce flow as discussed in forewording information.

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Fully Internal “Pop-Action” Pressure Relief Valve
for DOT Fork Lift Cylinders
UL
®

Designed specifically for use as a primary relief valve on forklift cylin-

ders, the 8545AK reduces the possibility of improper functioning of
the relief mechanism due to foreign material build up. All guides,
springs, stem and adjusting components are located inside the cylinder
- removed from the direct exposure of foreign materials and debris
from the atmosphere.

NFPA Pamphlet #58 requires that:

“All containers used in industrial truck (including forklift truck cylinders)
service shall have the container pressure relief valve replaced by a 7545-14A 45˚ Adapter

Relief Valves
new or unused valve within 12 years of the date of manufacture of the 7545-12 90° Adapter

Pressure
container and each 10 years thereafter.”
8545AK
Accessories (Order Separately)
Flow Capacity SCFM/Air**
Start To Discharge Container Deflectors***
Part Number Container Type
Setting PSIG Connection M. NPT Protective Cap
(REGO® Rated at 480 PSIG
45° Elbow 90° Elbow
7545-40 or
8545AK Dot 375 ¾” 400* 7545-14 7545-12
F31638

* Classified by U.L. in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet S-1.1 Pressure Device Standards for Cylinders.
Meets requirements for use on DOT containers with 262 pounds or less weight of water or 109 pounds or less of LP-Gas.
** Flow rates are shown for bare relief valves. Adapters and pipeaways will reduce flow as discussed in forewording information.
*** Order protective cap #8545-41 or 7545-40.

Semi-Internal “Pop-Action” Pressure Relief

Valves for ASME Containers
Designed for use as a primary relief valve on ASME containers such as
250, 500 and 1,000 gallon tanks. Underwriters’ Laboratories lists con-
tainers systems on which these types of valves are mounted outside
the hood without additional protection, if mounted near the hood and
fitted with a protective cap. UL
®

Start To Overall Height Above Wrench Flow Capacity SCFM/Air Suitable for Protective
Part Container
Discharge Height Coupling Hex UL (At 120% of ASME (At 120% Tanks w/Surface Cap
Number Connection
Setting PSIG (Approx.) (Approx.) Section Set Pressure) of Set Pressure) Area Up To:* (Included)
7583G ¾” M.NPT 83⁄16” 17⁄16” 1¾” 1980 1806 80 Sq. Ft. 7583-40X
8684G 1” M.NPT
9 ⁄8”
3
1 ⁄16”
9
1 ⁄8”
7
2620 2565 113 Sq. Ft. 8684-40
8684ZTG 250 1” M.NPS
8685G 1¼” M.NPT
111⁄16” 111⁄16” 23⁄8” 4385 4035 212 Sq. Ft. 7585-40X
8685ZTG 1¼” M.NPS
* Per NFPA Pamphlet #58, Appendix D. Area shown is for UL or ASME flow rating—whichever is larger.
NOTE: NPS (National Pipe Straight) threads.

Rain Cap
Part # Description
85A Universal Rain Cap

85A

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Semi-Internal “Pop-Action” Pressure Relief
Valves for Large Storage Containers
Designed especially for use as a primary relief valve on large station-
ary storage containers, these low profile relief valves are generally
mounted in half couplings. However, they are designed so that the inlet UL
®

ports clear the bottom of a full 2” coupling. This assures that the relief
valve should always be capable of maximum flow under emergency
conditions.
Relief Valves

Flow Capacity SCFM/Air* Accessories

Pressure

Start To Container Suitable for

Part
Discharge Connectio UL (At 120% of ASME (At 120% of Tanks w/Surface Protective Pipeaway
Number
Setting PSIG n M. NPT Set Pressure) Set Pressure) Area Up To:** Cap Adapter
7534B 125 6,025 - 319 Sq. Ft.
2” 7534-40 7534-20***
7534G 250 11,675 10,422 708 Sq. Ft.

* Flow rates shown are for bare relief valves. Adapters and pipeaways will reduce flow as discussed in the forewording information.
** Per NFPA Pamphlet #58, Appendix D. Area shown is for UL or ASME—whichever is larger.
*** 3” F. NPT outlet connection.

External “Pop-Action” Pressure Relief Valves

for ASME Containers and Bulk Plant Installations 3135-10
3132-10
Designed for use as a primary relief valve on ASME above ground
and underground containers, bulk plant installations and skid tanks.
The 3131 Series may also be used as a primary or secondary relief
valve on DOT cylinders, or as a hydrostatic relief valve.
All working components of these relief valves are outside the contain-
er connection, so the valves must be protected from physical damage.

Relief Valve Exchange Program* A3149

for Model A3149 only.
Call for Price and Availability.
UL
AA3135 3135 ®
W3132G
Flow Capacity
Accessories
Start To SCFM/Air (a) Suitable for
Container Overall Wrench
Discharge UL ASME Tanks
Part Number Connection Height Hex
Setting (At 120% (At 120% w/Surface Area Part Weep Hole
M. NPT (Approx.) Section Protective Cap Outlet Size
PSIG of Set of Set Up To: (e) Number Deflector
Pressure) Pressure)
AA3126L030 30 ½” 23⁄8” 7
⁄8” (b) - - 7545-40 AA3126-10 -
A3149L55 55 2608(c) - 113 Sq. Ft. ½” M. NPT
2½” 10½” 4 ⁄8”
1
3149-40 (g) Included (h)
A3149L200 200 8770 (c) - 500 Sq. Ft.
AA3126L250 ½” 23⁄8” 7
⁄8” 277 (c) - 23 Sq. Ft. (f) 7545-40 AA3126-10 ½” M. NPT -
3131G 2060 1939 85 Sq. Ft. 3131-40
¾” 3 ⁄16”
7
1¾” -
AA3130UA250 2045 1838 249 Sq. Ft. (f) AA3130-40P
W3132G 1” 3340 - 154 Sq. Ft. 3132-10
1¼” F. NPT
3132G 4130 - 200 Sq. Ft. -
61⁄32” 2 3⁄8” 3132-54
T3132G 3790 - 180 Sq. Ft. 3132-10
250 1¼” F. NPT
MV3132G 3995 - 190 Sq. Ft. -
1¼” 3133-11
3135G 521⁄32” 5770 - 300 Sq. Ft. 3135-54 3135-10
11
2 16 ”
AA3135UA250 613⁄32” 6430 6341 1010 Sq. Ft. (f) AA3135-40PR AA3135-10
2” F. NPT
3133G 1½” 515⁄16” 31⁄8” 6080 - 320 Sq. Ft. 3133-40 3133-10
A3149G 2½” 10½” 41⁄8” 10390 9153 613 Sq. Ft. 3149-40 (g) Included (h)
AA3130UA265 ¾” 37⁄16” 1¾” 2125 1912 261 Sq. Ft. (f) AA3130-40P AA3131-10 1” F. NPT -
265
AA3135UA265 1¼” 6 ⁄32”
13
2 ⁄16”
11
6615 6703 1045 Sq. Ft. (f) AA3135-40PR AA3135-10 2” F. NPT 3133-11

AA3126L312 312 ½” 23⁄8” 7

⁄8” 330 (c) - 27 Sq. Ft. (f) 7545-40 AA3126-10 ½” M. NPT -

(a) Flow rates shown are for bare relief valves. Adapters and pipeaways will (f) Per ANSI K61.1-1972, Appendix A.
reduce flow as discussed in forewording information. (g) Outlet 3½-8N (F) thread, will accept 3” M. NPT pipe thread.
(b) Not UL or ASME rated. .059 square inch effective area. (h) Weep hole deflector is Part No. A3134-11B.
(c) Not UL or ASME rated. REGO rated at 120% of set pressure.
®

(e) Per NFPA Pamphlet #58, Appendix D. Area shown is for UL or ASME
flow rating—whichever is larger.

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External “Pop-Action” Supplementary Pressure Relief Valves for
Small ASME Containers and DOT Cylinders
Designed for use as a supplementary relief valve on small ASME
above ground and underground containers. They may also be used as
a primary or secondary relief device on DOT cylinders, or as hydrosta-
tic relief valves.
UL ®

All working components of these relief valves are outside the contain-
er connection, so the valves must be protected from physical damage. 3129-10
Pipe Away Adapter
3127 Series
Start To Flow Capacity SCFM/Air Accessories
Container Overall Wrench Suitable for
Part Discharge

Relief Valves
Connection Height Hex UL REGO® Tanks w/Surface Protective
Number Container Setting

Pressure
M. NPT (Approx.) Section (At 120% of Rated at Area Up To:* Cap
Part Number Outlet Size
Type PSIG Set Pressure) 480 PSIG***
3127G ¼” 1 31 32” 7
⁄8” 295 -
ASME 250 - -
3129G ½” 2 19 32” 1 1⁄8” 465 3129-10 ½” F. NPT
7545-40
3127K ¼” 1 31 32” 7
⁄8” 450 100 lbs./Propane -
DOT 375 -
3129K ½” 2 19 32 ” 1 1⁄8” 780 200 lbs./Propane 3129-10 ½” F. NPT

* Flow rates shown are for bare relief valves. Adapters and pipeaways will reduce flow as discussed in forewording information.
** Not UL or ASME rated. REGO® rated at 480 PSIG.
*** Meets DOT requirements.

External Hydrostatic Relief Valves

Designed especially for the protection of piping and shut-off valves

where there is a possibility of trapping liquid LP-Gas or anhydrous
ammonia. They may be installed in pipelines and hoses located
between shut-off valves or in the side boss of RegO® shut-off valves.

Start To Accessories
Container Wrench Pipeaway
3129-10
Part Discharge Valve Body Height
Connection Hex Protective
Number Setting Material (Approx.) Adapter or
M. NPT Section Cap
PSIG Threads
SS8001G ¼” 11
⁄16”
7
⁄8” -
SS8002G ½” 7
⁄8”
Stainless Steel - 3125 Series (.161 Orifice)
SS8021G ¼” 11
⁄16” ¼” NPSM Thrds
250 13⁄8” 3127 Series (.274 Orifice)
SS8022G ½” 3
⁄8” NPT Thrds
7
⁄8” 3129 Series (.386 Orifice)
3127G ¼” 1 31⁄32” -
3129G ½” 2 19⁄32” 11⁄8” 3129-10*
3127H ¼” 1 31⁄32” 7
⁄8” -
275 Brass 7545-40
3129H ½” 2 19⁄32” 11⁄8 ” 3129-10*
3127P ¼” 1 31⁄32” 11⁄8 ” -
3129P 300 2 19⁄32” 11⁄8 ” 3129-10*
SS8022P Stainless Steel
½”
13⁄8” 7
⁄8” - 3
⁄8” NPT Thrds UL
®

3127J ¼” 1 31⁄32” 7
⁄8” -
Brass 7545-40
3129J ½” 2 19⁄32” 11⁄8 ” 3129-10*
SS8001J ¼” 11
⁄16”
350 7
⁄8” -
SS8002J ½” 7
⁄8”
Stainless Steel -
SS8021J ¼” 11
⁄16” ¼” NPSM Thrds
13⁄8”
SS8022J ½” 3
⁄8” NPT Thrds
7
⁄8”
3127K ¼” 1 31⁄32” -
375 7545-40
3129K ½” 2 19⁄32” 11⁄8 ” 3129-10*
3125L Brass 1 31⁄32” 7
⁄8” Included
¼” -
3127L 1 31⁄32” 7
⁄8” 7545-40
3129L ½” 2 19⁄32” 11⁄8 ” 3129-40P 3129-10*
SS8001L 400 ¼” 11
⁄16”
7
⁄8” -
SS8002L ½” 7
⁄8”
Stainless Steel - SS8022G
SS8021L ¼” 11
⁄16” ¼” NPSM Thrds
13⁄8”
SS8022L ½” 3
⁄8” NPT Thrds
7
⁄8”
3127U ¼” 1 31⁄32” -
Brass 7545-40
3129U ½” 2 19⁄32” 1 ⁄8 ”
1
3129-10*
SS8001U ¼” 11
⁄16”
450 7
⁄8” -
SS8002U ½” 7
⁄8”
Stainless Steel -
SS8021U ¼” 11
⁄16” ¼” NPSM Thrds
1”
SS8022U ½” 7
⁄8” 3
⁄8” NPT Thrds

* ½” F. NPT outlet connection.

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DuoPort® Pressure Relief Valve Manifolds
for Small Storage Containers
Designed especially for use as a primary relief device on smaller stationary UL
®

storage containers, with 2” NPT threaded couplings. These manifolds allow

servicing or replacement of either of the two relief valves without evacuat-
ing the container or loss of service. The operating lever selectively closes
off the entrance port to the relief valve being removed while the remaining
valve provides protection for the container and its contents. The rating of
each manifold is based on actual flow through the manifold and a single
pressure relief valve, taking friction loss into account. It is not merely the
rating of the relief valve alone.
Relief Valves
Pressure

Flow Capacity SCFM/Air**

Relief Valve Included
Start to Application (at 120% of set pressure)
Container
Discharge Accessory UL Rating
Part Number Connection Inlet ASME Rating
Setting (at 120%
M. NPT Quantity Part Number Connection Pipeaway (at 120% of set
PSIG LP-Gas NH3 of set
M. NPT Adaptors Pressure)
Pressure)
8542G Yes No 3135MG 3135-10* 5250 (1) NA
250
AA8542UA250 2” 2 AA3135MUA250 1¼” 6430 (1) 6341 (1)
No Yes AA3135-10*
AA8542UA265 265 AA3135MUA265 6615 (1) 6703 (1)
* 2” F. NPT outlet connection.
**Flow rating based on number of relief valves indicated in parenthesis ( ). Flow rates shown are for bare relief valves. Adapters and pipeaways will reduce flow rates as discussed in forewording information.

MultiportTM Pressure Relief Valve Manifold Assemblies

for Large Storage Containers
Designed especially for use as a primary relief device on large stationary pressurized storage A8560
containers with flanged openings. These manifolds incorporate an additional relief valve, not A8570
included in the flow rating, allowing for servicing or replacement of any one of the relief valves
without evacuating the container. The handwheel on the manifold selectively closes off the
entrance port to the relief valve being removed while the remaining relief valves provide protec-
tion for the container and its contents. All manifold flow ratings are based on flow through the
relief valves after one has been removed for service or replacement. 3134-11B
Weep Hole
Bolt Stud and Nut Assemblies Deflector
Part Number Consists of For Use With: For Connection To: Number Required
Modified 3” - 300# and 4”-ASA
7560-55 1-Bolt Stud All RegO 300# Welding Neck Flange 8
and Nut Multiports™
7560-56 Manhold Cover Plate

Flange Dimensions
8560-26TP
Bleeder
UL
®

Manifold Series Flange Size Flange Drilling Port Diameter Flange Gasket
Modified 3” (8) ” Bolt Holes on a 6 ”
3”
A8560 300# Bolt Circle Diameter Flat 4”
7564-48
(4” Port Dia) Faced.

(8) ” Bolt Holes on a 7 ”

A8570 4”
4” ASA 300# Bolt Circle Diameter 1⁄16” 4”
AA8570 7565-48
Raised Faced.

Start To Application Relief Valve Flow Capacity SCFM/Air**

Container
Discharge Inlet Accessories At 120% of Set Pressure
Part Number Flange Part
Setting LP-Gas NH3 Quantity Connection Pipeaway
Connection Number UL Rating ASME Rating
PSIG M. NPT Adapters
A8563G 3 18,500 (2)
3”-300#*
A8564G 4 27,750 (3) Not
A3149MG
A8573G 3 18,500 (2) Applicable
4”-300#
A8574G 4 27,750 (3)
250 Yes Yes 2½” ****
A8563AG 3 18,300 (2)
3”-300#*
A8564AG 4 Not 27,400 (3)
A3149G
A8573AG 3 Applicable 18,300 (2)
4”-300#
A8574AG 4 27,400 (3)
* For use with modified 300# ANSI flange with 4” port. *** 2” F. NPT outlet connection.
** Flow rating based on number of relief valves indicated in parenthesis ( ). **** Outlet 3½-8N (F) thread, will accept 3” M. NPT pipe thread.
Flow rates shown are for bare relief valves. Adapters and pipeaways will
reduce flow rates as discussed in forewording information.

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Typical RegO Multiport™ Pressure Relief Valve Manifold

RegO® Pressure Relief Valve Safety Groove Excessive stress on

“Pop-action” insures maximum vent piping attached to relief valve
protection with only minimum will break valve body at this point,
fluid loss at moderately leaving valve fully operative.
excessive pressures.
Handwheel
Large, heavy duty handwheel has
raised port numbers for selective
Weep Hole Deflector positioning of clapper disc. Raised
Port design of deflector prevents “arrow” below handwheel indicates
any ignited fluid ejected from the exact position of clapper disc at all
weep hole, while the relief valve is times.

Relief Valves
functioning, from impinging on the

Pressure
storage container or adjacent piping Clapper Disc
and equipment. Shown in position to remove relief
valve. Normally, clapper disc is posi-
tioned between any two relief
valves.
Resilient Seat Disc
Assures positive shut-off. Bleeder Valve
Shown in “closed” position to bleed
off pressure trapped between relief
Manifold Seat Ring valve and clapper disc prior to
Has integral teflon seat ring for pos- removal of relief valve.
itive shutoff of valve port by clapper
disc. Ductile Iron Body
Rugged. Has corrosion resistant lac-
quered finish.
Instruction Plate Flanged Tank Connection
For relief valve replacement. Available with either a modified ASA
3” (4” port opening) or a 4” ASA
Plug Assembly 300# flanged connection. Mates
Protects manifold outlet threads and respectively with modified ASA 3”.
keeps foreign material out of mani- 300 lb. flat face steel flange and
fold when relief valve is removed for ASA 4” 300 lb. 1⁄16” raised face
retest. steel flange.

Spacious Manifold Port

Passages Large unobstructed throat
assures minimum capacity loss.
Manifold is bolted directly to storage
container opening, eliminating any
restrictions.

Gasket
Johns-Manville Spirotallic flange
gasket furnished with each manifold
assembly.

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Warning Notice

The following warning information, Part Number 8545-500, is included

with each shipment of pressure relief valves and relief valve manifolds
to the first purchaser of the product from the factory.

This information is intended to be forwarded throughout the product

distribution chain. Additional copies are available from REGO® and
Authorized Product Distributors.
Relief Valves
Pressure

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