The Pressure Relief Valve is a key hydraulic control device. Its main function is to reduce the pressure of high-pressure liquid in the system to the required low-pressure level to ensure the safe operation of downstream equipment and pipelines.
1. Structure and design of Pressure Relief Valve
The Pressure Relief Valve usually adopts a diaphragm design, which can effectively respond to pressure changes. The valve body contains a diaphragm, one side of which is in contact with the high-pressure liquid and the other side is connected to the low-pressure area. The movement of the diaphragm directly controls the opening and closing state of the valve and regulates the flow of liquid.
2. Introduction and control of high-pressure liquid
When high-pressure liquid enters the Pressure Relief Valve, it acts on one side of the diaphragm, generating an upward force. The magnitude of this force is proportional to the pressure of the liquid. If the front pressure is higher than the set value, the diaphragm will be subjected to greater pressure, causing the valve to partially or completely close, restricting the flow of liquid and preventing the downstream pressure from being too high.
3. Pressure reduction process
When the front pressure reaches or exceeds the set value, the diaphragm will be subjected to sufficient pressure to partially close the valve and restrict the flow of liquid. Part of the liquid flows out through the throttle of the valve, reducing the pressure. As the pressure decreases, the pressure on the diaphragm will also decrease, and the valve will gradually open to allow more liquid to pass until the pressure stabilizes below the set value.
4. Maintain low pressure state
Once the front pressure drops below the set value, the pressure on the diaphragm will decrease, and the valve will fully open to allow the liquid to flow freely. The downstream pressure will remain below the set value to ensure the safe operation of the system. In this way, the Pressure Relief Valve can effectively reduce the pressure of high-pressure liquid to low pressure and maintain the stability of the system.
5. Automatic control function
The Pressure Relief Valve can also be used in conjunction with the solenoid head and controller to realize the automatic control function. The solenoid head and controller can adjust the valve opening in real time according to the needs of the system to ensure that the pressure is always within the set range. This automatic control function makes the Pressure Relief Valve more reliable and flexible in complex systems.