TYPES OF VALVESDOE-HDBK-1018/2-93ValvesFigure 29 Safety ValvePilot-OperatedReliefValvesPilot-operated relief valves are designed to maintain pressure through the use of a small passageto the top of a piston that is connected to the stem such that system pressure closes the mainrelief valve. When the small pilot valve opens, pressure is relieved from the piston, and systempressure under the disk opens the main relief valve. Such pilot valves are typically solenoid-operated, with the energizing signal originating from pressure measuring systems.ME-04Rev.0Page 42
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