Cylinder Pressure Relief Devices Quiz
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What is the purpose of a frangible/ruptured disk in a cylinder?

  • Opens/vents gas at a set high pressure
  • Prevents gas from venting out in case of a fire
  • Ruptures at a specific pressure to vent gas in a controlled manner (correct)
  • Melts at a specific temperature to release gas
  • What happens when the fusible plug on a cylinder melts?

  • It increases the pressure inside the cylinder
  • It opens up to allow gas to vent out (correct)
  • It prevents gas from venting out
  • It triggers a fire extinguishing mechanism
  • Where are spring-loaded relief valves typically found?

  • On most small cylinders
  • Directly attached to the cylinder
  • Only in case of extreme fire situations
  • On most large cylinders (correct)
  • What could happen if the gas temperature in a cylinder increases significantly?

    <p>The high gas pressure could rupture and explode the cylinder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a frangible/ruptured disk differ from a fusible plug relief valve?

    <p>Frangible/ruptured disk ruptures at a specific pressure, while fusible plug melts at a specific temperature (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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