The rupture disk on a low-pressure chiller is a safety device that is typically designed to relieve at what pressure?
a.15 psig
b.10 psig
c.25 psig
d.12 psig
Explanation
The rupture disk on a low-pressure chiller is generally set to relieve at 15 psig, protecting the low-pressure shell from over-pressurization. This is exactly why leak-test pressure must stay at or below 10 psig. The disk must never be bypassed or blocked.
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