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Wall-Heating

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Wall-Heating

In non-reactive systems subjected to an external fire, boiling occurs at or near the walls of the vessel, commonly referred to as wall-heating.

Source: API STD 521, Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, Fifth Edition, January 2007 (Addendum May 2008). Global Standards

 


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  • Pressure Design Thickness
  • Temperature, Autoignition (AIT)
  • Corrosion Under Insulation
  • CMLs
  • Secondary Process Piping

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