Low pressure rupture disk and assembly
US5082133A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 21, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/1759
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An improved low pressure reverse buckling rupture disk and assembly are provided. The rupture disk comprises a concave-convex reversible member having a thickness and a configuration such that said member reverses when a predetermined fluid pressure is exerted on the convex side thereof and having one or more reinforcing embossments disposed therein. The rupture disk assembly includes the above-described rupture disk and knife blade means for severing the disk upon its reversal.
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