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What is the function of a safety valve in the air reservoir?

April 26, 2017air function reservoir safety valve

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What is the function of a safety valve in the air reservoir?

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Tanks filled with gas may become overpressurized when heated. Also during instances of filling the tank, the operator may be distracted and cause the tank to be over-filled. This safety valve will blow and thus preventing an explosion of the tank.