Relief-valve Synonyms

A valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. safety-valve
  2. escape valve
  3. escape cock
  4. escape

Relief-valve Sentence Examples

  • The pressure relief valve should open with an audible release of gas.

  • You note that the tundish seems to be more than 500mm away from the temperature relief valve.

  • The center hole in the end cover is for the piston rod whilst the hole to the left is for the pressure relief valve.

  • Bleve occurs when (prolonged) extreme temperatures cause the propane inside a tank to heat up and expand, which in turn opens a safety relief valve.

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