Rupture Disc Function
Rupture discs are installed on low-pressure chiller condensers to prevent catastrophic over-pressurization. During an emergency such as a fire, loss of cooling water, or air-cooled condenser failure, the heat causes refrigerant pressure to rise rapidly. Because low-pressure vessels are not designed for high pressures, the rupture disc bursts at a predetermined pressure to safely vent the refrigerant and prevent the vessel from exploding.
Rupture discs burst at a preset pressure to prevent vessel explosion during fires, loss of cooling water, or condenser failure.
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