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PRESSURE SAFETY VALVE

EF1216
  • Compact BSP or NPT threaded construction
  • Steam, gas, vapour and liquid service
  • Cryogenic executions available down to -196°C
EF1216 pressure relief valve
EF1216 pressure relief valve
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Applications

Configured Service Scope
Chemical
Gas
Petrochemical
Water

Key Specifications

Nominal Sizes½" x ¾" to 2" x 2"
Pressure RatingsPN40 (up to 40 bar)
Temperature Range-10 °C to +350 °C (-196 °C cryogenic option)
Design StandardsEN ISO 4126-1/7 / EN 12516-1
MaterialsCF3M / A890 5A
CertificationsPED / CE / ATEX

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The EF1216 is a compact spring-loaded pressure safety and relief valve intended for the protection of pipelines, pressure vessels, process equipment and industrial utility systems. Its threaded BSP or NPT configuration makes it particularly suitable for small and medium relieving duties involving steam, gases, vapours and liquids.
Yes. The EF1216 can be considered for thermal expansion protection, particularly where liquid can become trapped between closed valves or inside an isolated section of piping. As the trapped liquid heats up, thermal expansion can produce a significant pressure increase even though the required relieving quantity may be relatively small. The set pressure and required relieving capacity must still be determined from the actual thermal-relief scenario.
Thermal relief describes the overpressure scenario, rather than necessarily a different valve technology. A compact spring-loaded pressure relief valve can be used for thermal expansion protection when its pressure range, certified capacity, materials and configuration are suitable for the required duty.
The EF1216 can be considered for thermal-relief protection of compatible liquid-fuel systems, including applications where Jet A-1 or similar fuels may become trapped and pressure increases because of temperature variation. Fluid compatibility, set pressure, sealing configuration, required relief capacity and applicable project requirements must be confirmed for the specific installation.

ABOUT EF1216

The EF1216 is a compact spring-loaded pressure safety valve (PSV) for overpressure protection of pipelines, pressure vessels, process equipment and industrial utility systems.

Available with BSP or NPT threaded connections, the EF1216 is designed according to EN ISO 4126-1/7 and EN 12516-1 and can be used with steam, gases, vapours and liquids. The current range covers sizes from ½" x ¾" to 2" x 2" and pressure ratings up to PN40.

Depending on the selected configuration, corrosion-resistant materials and cryogenic executions down to -196°C are available. Final valve selection should be based on the required set pressure, relieving capacity, temperature, fluid properties and project requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The EF1216 is a compact spring-loaded pressure safety and relief valve intended for the protection of pipelines, pressure vessels, process equipment and industrial utility systems. Its threaded BSP or NPT configuration makes it particularly suitable for small and medium relieving duties involving steam, gases, vapours and liquids.
Yes. The EF1216 can be considered for thermal expansion protection, particularly where liquid can become trapped between closed valves or inside an isolated section of piping. As the trapped liquid heats up, thermal expansion can produce a significant pressure increase even though the required relieving quantity may be relatively small. The set pressure and required relieving capacity must still be determined from the actual thermal-relief scenario.
Thermal relief describes the overpressure scenario, rather than necessarily a different valve technology. A compact spring-loaded pressure relief valve can be used for thermal expansion protection when its pressure range, certified capacity, materials and configuration are suitable for the required duty.
The EF1216 can be considered for thermal-relief protection of compatible liquid-fuel systems, including applications where Jet A-1 or similar fuels may become trapped and pressure increases because of temperature variation. Fluid compatibility, set pressure, sealing configuration, required relief capacity and applicable project requirements must be confirmed for the specific installation.
The EF1216 can be used for a broad range of industrial services involving steam, gases, vapours and compatible liquids. Typical utility applications can include: - Steam - Hot water - Compressed air - Neutral gases - Compatible process liquids Final suitability depends on pressure, temperature, fluid and selected valve configuration.
It can be considered for small boilers, steam generators and auxiliary steam equipment when the required steam relieving capacity, set pressure and applicable equipment requirements fall within the valve's certified range. Selection must be based on the actual steam-generation or overpressure scenario rather than connection size alone.
Yes. Compact safety valves are commonly used to protect: - Compressors - Compressed-air receivers - Pumps and associated pressure systems - Small pressure vessels - Packaged process equipment The required capacity and set pressure must be calculated for the actual equipment and failure scenario.
It can be considered for sterilizers, autoclaves and associated steam equipment where the pressure, temperature and required relieving capacity are compatible with the selected configuration. If pharmaceutical, hygienic or sanitary requirements apply, these must be evaluated separately.
Yes. It can be considered for compatible industrial utility services involving: - Hot water - Steam - Compressed air - Gas - Cleaning liquids For aggressive cleaning chemicals, the actual chemical composition, concentration and temperature should be provided before confirming material compatibility.
A PTFE-coated configuration can be evaluated for certain corrosive liquid applications where technically appropriate. Suitability depends on the actual fluid, concentration, temperature, pressure and complete valve configuration. PTFE coating should therefore be specified during the RFQ stage rather than assumed as universally suitable.
Yes. Cryogenic configurations can be considered down to very low temperatures, subject to the selected valve execution and the actual cryogenic fluid. The specific temperature, fluid, set pressure and project requirements must be provided for confirmation.
Yes. The EF1216 is well suited to compact pressure-protection duties involving compressed air and compatible technical gases. The actual gas, pressure, temperature and required relieving capacity must be known for correct selection.
ATEX configurations can be supplied where applicable. The required hazardous-area classification and documentation should be stated during the RFQ stage so that the exact valve configuration and marking can be confirmed.
The EF1216 is available with BSP and NPT threaded connections. The required inlet and outlet sizes should be selected according to the relieving capacity, installation and project requirements.
No. A safety valve is sized according to the required relieving capacity and applicable sizing calculation, not simply by matching the nominal pipe diameter. This is particularly relevant for thermal expansion duties, where a small compact valve may provide sufficient capacity even when the protected pipeline is significantly larger.
The information normally required includes: - Fluid - Required relieving capacity - Set pressure - Relieving pressure or allowable overpressure - Operating and relieving temperature - Backpressure, where applicable - BSP or NPT connection requirement - Material or coating requirements - Cryogenic requirement, if applicable - ATEX requirement - Applicable code - Inspection and documentation requirements
Delivery time depends on size, configuration, materials, certification, testing and project requirements. The applicable delivery time is confirmed with each quotation.
Yes. The EF1216 can be supplied within EPC and project environments where sizing, inspection, certification and documentation requirements form part of the agreed scope. Project-specific requirements should preferably be identified during the RFQ stage.