Remote Thermal Pressure Relief Device (TPRD)
The Remote TPRD (Thermal Pressure Relief Device) is designed to protect gas storage tanks in the event of a fire. It ensures rapid and spatially targeted tank discharge at elevated temperatures, while simultaneously preventing the tanks from bursting.
Technical Data and Specifications
Thanks to its optimized design, the Remote TPRD meets individual customer requirements and allows for flexible use at various tank positions.
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Technical Data – Remote TPRD
| Technical data | Operating conditions |
|---|---|
| Height | 60 mm |
| Width | 68.5 mm |
| Thickness | 30 mm |
| Weight | approx. 175 g |
| Height of TPRD (installed) | 17.3 mm |
| Minimum flow diameter | 4.4 mm |
| Material | aluminium, stainless steel, glass |
| Seal type | O-ring, metallic |
| Interfaces / Thread specifications / Connections | |
| TPRD | M20×1.5 |
| Tube connection (inlet) | M22×1.5 |
| Tube connection (vent) | M16×1.5 |
Additional Data – Remote TPRD
| Operating Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature | −40 to +85 °C |
| Nominal operating pressure | 700 bar |
| Maximum allowable operating pressure | 875 bar |
| Test pressure | 1050 bar |
| Medium | Hydrogen (CGH2) |
| Leakage rate (in accordance with UN/ECE R134) | < 10 Ncm³/h |
| Trigger Conditions | |
| Activation temperature | 110 ±5 °C |
| Activation time @ 450 °C | validation pending |
| Activation time @ 600 °C | validation pending |
| Cv (p1 = 700 bar, p2 = 1 bar) | 0.80 |
Safety Information
The Remote TPRD may only be used after installation by qualified personnel in accordance with the relevant installation instructions. Use for the manufacture of commercial goods is permitted only in certified countries. Otherwise, the product may only be used for testing purposes.
Data sheet
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