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why metal seated when you can use soft seated

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Mous1747

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Apr 11, 2013
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the service is ammonia and the max temp is 200°F but the set pressure 3900 psi
not sure why this PSV is using metal seats? why can't just use soft seats ?
Is there any other deciding factors beside temp and chemical compatibility?
 
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Because soft seats would be destroyed by that pressure when the valve opens the first time.
 
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