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← TechnologyWhich safety outcome occurs when pressure-relief valve discharge line experiences excessive backpressure?
A)Valve fails to fully open during overpressure✓
B)Fluid accelerates damaging downstream components
C)Valve chatters causing premature valve wear
D)System pressure exceeds valve's design limit
💡 Explanation
When excessive backpressure exists, the actual set pressure required to open the valve increases, because the valve has to overcome a higher force. Therefore, valve fails to fully open, not exceeding design limit; damage isn't acceleration alone as set pressure is never achieved, and chatter applies to unstable conditions.
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