PM/(D)S

The PM/(D)S Pilot-Operated PROTEGO® diaphragm Membrane A diaphragm is a thin layer of material, which has a large surface area. valve is a highly developed valve for pressure and vacuum Dépression Vacuum is the pressure in an enclosed space that is lower than the ambient pressure. relief. It is primarily used as a device Appareil A device is a pipe component that influences the media flow by opening, closing, or partially shutting off the flow channel or by dividing or mixing the media flow. for out-breathing in tanks, containers, and process equipment. It provides protection against unallowable overpressure Surpression Overpressure refers to an increase in pressure in a system or vessel above the normal operating pressure. and prevents the intake of air and unallowable product vapor loss up to the set pressure Pression de réponse Set pressure is the gauge pressure at the device inlet at which the relief device is set to start opening under service conditions. . The valve can also be used as an in-breathing valve where the main valve is directly controlled when it is exposed to a vacuum, i.e., it functions as a weight-loaded diaphragm valve. It is ideally suitable for both atmospheric conditions and for use in low temperatures.

After the valve responds, it immediately opens completely without any significant increase in pressure (Pop-Open Characteristic), and the nominal volumetric flow is released through a fully open valve. If this is exceeded, the pressure increase follows the volume flow (Δp/V̇ curve). The tank pressure is maintained up to the set pressure with a tightness that is above the normal standards due to our state-of-the art manufacturing. This feature is ensured by valve seats made of high quality stainless steel with precisely lapped valve pallets. After the overpressure is released or the vacuum is balanced, the valve re-seats and provides a tight seal Joint A seal prevents or limits unwanted transfer of product from one container to another. Seal is used as superordinate term for all types of sealing elements. .