Thermal expansion relief valves are required in liquid-full systems if the system can be blocked in and.
subjected to heat input from the atmosphere or process. The theoretical pressure rise for most liquid
systems lies in the range 5 to 15 bar for each degree centigrade of temperature increase. In practice, the
theoretical pressure rise is not attained because systems are rarely totally iquid full and usually have
small leakage's through valve seats or gaskets. Calculations of the pressure rise are thus of little use in
formulating realistic guidelines for the application of thermal relief valves.
The following factors should be considered before deciding not to fit TERVs: