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vsv meaning in oil and gas

Definition

Vacuum Safety Valve

vsv means Vacuum Safety Valve. A Vacuum Safety Valve (VSV) opens a valve if the pressure in a vessel gets too low. Similar to how a Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) opens if a pressure gets too high.

A Vacuum Safety Valve (VSV) opens a valve if the pressure in a vessel gets too low. Similar to how a Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) opens if a pressure gets too high.

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