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1112.5 Hydrostatic Expansion
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Pressure rise resulting from hydrostatic expansion due to temperature rise of liquid refrigerant trapped in or between closed valves shall be addressed in accordance with Section 1112.5.1 and Section 1112.5.2. [ASHRAE 15:9.4.3]
Where trapping of liquid with subsequent hydrostatic expansion is capable of occurring automatically during normal operation or during standby, shipping, or power failure, engineering controls shall be used that are capable of preventing the pressure from exceeding the design pressure. Acceptable engineering controls include but are not limited to the following:
- Pressure relief device to relieve hydrostatic pressure to another part of the system.
- Reseating pressure relief valve to relieve the hydrostatic pressure to an approved treatment system. [ASHRAE 15:9.4.3.1]
Where trapping of liquid with subsequent hydrostatic expansion is capable of occurring only during maintenance—i.e., when personnel are performing maintenance tasks—either engineering or administrative controls shall be used to relieve or prevent the hydrostatic overpressure. [ASHRAE 15:9.4.3.2]
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