Nonfragmenting rupture disk assemblies and methods

Details Nonfragmenting rupture disk assemblies and methods Nonfragmenting rupture disk assemblies and methods

1994-06-20

1995-05-09

Moy, Joseph Man-Fu

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Container attachment or adjunct

Pressure relief means

137 681, B65D 2500

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054132371

ABSTRACT:
Nonfragmenting rupture disk assemblies and methods are provided. The assemblies basically comprise an inlet rupture disk supporting member for communicating fluid pressure to said rupture disk, an outlet rupture disk supporting member including a pressure relieving fluid flow passageway therethrough, a rupture disk sealingly clamped between the inlet and outlet supporting members which forms a hinged blow-out portion that is folded into the outlet supporting member upon pressure relieving rupture and fluid flow through the ruptured disk, and catching means disposed in the outlet supporting member for catching the leading edge of the blow-out portion as it is folded into the outlet supporting member thereby preventing fragmentation of the blow-out portion.

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