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Whats the difference between tension type and reverse acting rupture discs?

April 26, 2017acting difference discs reverse rupture Tension type

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Whats the difference between tension type and reverse acting rupture discs?

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Tension type rupture discs are oriented in a system with the process media pressure against the concave side of the rupture disc. As the process pressure increases beyond the allowable operating pressure, the tensile strength of the material is reached and rupture occurs.