Inlet Pressure Regulator
The Inlet Pressure Regulator is a passive device that allows gas to escape from a pipenet when the pressure exceeds a certain threshold.
Operation
The valve will automatically open when the pressure in the pipe exceeds the set threshold, allowing gas to escape to the connected output pipe.
The valve will close again when the pressure drops below the set threshold.
The flow rate of the valve is limited to [data] L/s.
Example Uses
The valve is commonly used to prevent overpressure situations in gas systems, such as TEG cooling loops and pipes, which would cause a failure in the system (clogged pumps).
The valve can also be used to vent off ready-to-use, hot gas from a burn chamber. For example, it may be undesirable to allow a burn chamber to drop below a specific pressure for a long time, as this may cause the gas to cool down too much and thin out, which would cause a flameout.
An inlet pressure regulator can be used to vent off excess gas, while keeping the pressure in the burn chamber above a certain threshold, which may help in sustaining a fire in the chamber.