Pressure Control Valves Flashcards
1
Q
What is a relief valve
A
It is a normally closed valve . Connected between the pressure line and the reservoir
2
Q
What’s the purpose of a relief valve
A
To limit pressure in the system to a preset value by diverting some or all of the oil to thank
3
Q
What’s a cracking pressure
A
The pressure at which the valve first begins to divert flow
4
Q
What’s full flow pressure
A
Pressure at the relief valve inlet . When the valve is passing its maximum volume
5
Q
What is a pressure override
A
The defference between cracking pressure and full flow pressure
