What Makes a Pressure Relief Valve Fugitive-Emissions Compliant?

Here’s a quick Checklist for PRVs:

Design

– Proper O-ring/groove design

– Bolt torqueing

– Gasket seals

• Area affects bolt torque

• Material porosity and density

Process

– Workmanship

• Threaded connections: proper cleaning and taping (NPT)

– Control / Repeatability