46 C.F.R. § 64.59   Spring loaded pressure relief valve.


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PART 64—MARINE PORTABLE TANKS AND CARGO HANDLING SYSTEMS
Subpart C—Pressure Relief Devices and Vacuum Relief Devices for MPTs

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§ 64.59   Spring loaded pressure relief valve.

A spring loaded pressure relief valve must—

(a) Be set at a nominal pressure of 125 percent of the maximum allowable working pressure;

(b) Have a minimum normal venting capacity that is sufficient to prevent the tank pressure from exceeding 137.5 percent of the maximum allowable working pressure;

(c) Close after discharge of a pressure not lower than 115 percent of the maximum allowable working pressure; and

(d) If closed, remain closed at any pressure less than 115 percent of the maximum allowable working pressure.

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