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In this episode of CO2 Experts, we’re talking about pressure relief valves (PRV’s) for CO2 refrigeration systems with Jordan Gronkowski, Technical Director at Henry Technologies. We discuss the importance of selecting the right size PRV’s, understanding their role in preventing catastrophic events and ensuring system and human safety. Jordan also covers challenges specific to CO2 systems and methods to test and troubleshoot PRV’s.

In this conversation, we discuss:

-Introduction to pressure relief valves

-Pressure relief valve sizing

-Challenges in CO2 refrigeration systems

-Selection and standards for prvs

-Troubleshooting pressure relief valves

-Using the Henry Tech PRV selector tool

-Valve selection process

-Pressure drop 

-Excessive pressure drop

-Proactive troubleshooting

-Importance of rupture disks

-PRV maintenance

Helpful Links & Resources:

Episode 144: Troubleshooting CO2 High Pressure Valves Using Trend Graphs with the CAREL Boss System

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Henry Group Industries on LinkedIn

Website: Henry Technologies