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SPONSORED CONTENT SAFETY VALVES

With burst sensors installed both upstream and down- stream rupture discs can be monitored and connected back to the control room for system reporting across the plant, so operators know instantly which valves and discs are in a green or red state.

Another myth surrounding rupture discs is that they can leak. If the disc is to be installed as the primary safe- ty device, that’s to say, without a safety valve behind it, this can be a concern for operators looking to reduce emissions. The majority of leakages via rupture discs are caused by corrosion or damage during installation by mishandling or incorrect torquing. Rupture Disc technology has improved signifcantly over the years to ensure that damages caused by corrosion or incorrect handling are all but eliminated. Today’s modern rupture discs no longer use mechanical scoring techniques dur- ing manufacturing which can lead to works hardening and corrosion over time. Advanced manufacturing tech- nologies have resulted in robust rupture discs which are no longer sensitive to torque and virtually immune to damage during installation. Most spurious failures from rupture discs can be avoided by working together with the disc manufacturer to select the ideal rupture disc for the process conditions.

Overall, rupture discs can be used as a cost-effective and effcient way to create a leak-tight process and reduce emissions whether on their own or in combination with a safety valve.

About REMBE – the REMBE Alliance Introduces Itself

Most people associate REMBE with REMBE GmbH

Safety+Control, the specialist for explosion safety and explosion venting worldwide. The company offers cus- tomers cross-industry safety concepts for plants and equipment. All products are manufactured in Germany and meet the requirements of national and international regulations. REMBE customers include market leaders in various industries, including the food, timber, chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

The company’s engineering expertise is based on 50 years of application and project experience. As an in- dependent, owner-managed family business, REMBE

Fig. 2: Ideal combination – combines expertise with the highest quality standards and is involved in various specialist committees world- safety valve and rupture disc 8 OFFSHORE ENGINEER OEDIGITAL.COM