What Happens After a Rupture Disc Bursts?

2025-10-09

When the pressure in the system exceeds the set value of the rupture disc, the rupture disc will break in an instant. The rupture disc immediately forms a pressure relief channel after rupture. The high-pressure medium will release energy through the opening at an extremely high flow rate, and the system pressure can drop rapidly. However, this process is not a simple pressure relief, but a complex scenario. The medium ejected at high speed may carry corrosive components or high-temperature substances, which will impact and erode peripheral equipment and pipelines. The loud sound and airflow disturbance caused by pressure relief may also cause a chain reaction of other equipment. If the design of the rupture disc is unreasonable or the quality is defective, there may also be risks such as splashing debris and secondary leakage, further expanding the scope of the accident.


A high-quality rupture disc must not only rupture accurately during overpressure, but also maintain controllability and safety during the pressure relief process after rupture. Our company has been deeply engaged in the field of rupture disc research and development and manufacturing for many years. Through a large number of engineering practices and technological innovations, we have created a product system that can minimize the risk of rupture and optimize the pressure relief effect. Our rupture disc fully considers the working conditions after the rupture during the design phase. Rupture disc adopts a special structural design, which can form a regular opening after rupture to avoid sharp debris. At the same time, the medium can be discharged in a stable direction to reduce the impact on peripheral equipment. We also optimize the material properties and processing technology to enhance the tear resistance of rupture disc, prevent debris from falling off or tearing in a large area after rupture, and effectively avoid the hidden dangers of secondary accidents.


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In scenarios where sealing and safety requirements are extremely high in chemical reactors, liquefied natural gas storage tanks, etc., the medium may continue to leak due to sealing failure after the rupture of the ordinary rupture disc, increasing the difficulty of accident handling. The composite rupture disc developed by our company can still maintain a certain sealing performance after rupture and pressure relief, which can buy valuable time for subsequent equipment downtime and media treatment. In addition, for extreme working conditions such as high temperature, high pressure, and strong corrosion, we have launched a customized rupture disc. By adjusting the material ratio and structural parameters, the rupture disc can still maintain a certain strength after rupture, preventing the expansion of the pressure relief channel due to media erosion, and making the pressure relief process stable and controllable.


The maintenance cost and replacement efficiency of rupture disc after rupture are also the focus of the company's attention. Our company's rupture disc adopts a standardized interface and pre-installed structure, and with detailed installation guidelines, it can significantly shorten the replacement time and reduce downtime losses. At the same time, each rupture disc will undergo strict performance testing and quality certification before leaving the factory, so that the product has a long service life and high reliability, and reduces the additional costs caused by frequent replacement. In short, choosing our rupture disc is choosing a security guarantee. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us!

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