PRESSURE CAN CAUSE SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. ® The following information is given in good faith and should aid in the safe use of your SPM products. This information is not meant to replace existing safety policies or practices of your company.
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1. The modifications to or unauthorized repair of any part of a SPM product, or use of components not qualified by Weir Oil & Gas, can lead to damage or failure and SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. ® 2. All SPM threaded components are right hand threaded unless specifically designated otherwise.
Intended to be used in concert with SPM® Nitrogen or Spring Relief valves, the SPM® EXL Pressure Relief Disc is designed to provide an additional level of protection for personnel and equipment should an overpressure event occur during pumping operations.
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Document P/N: 2A43495 Release Date: 02/27/2018 Revision: Rupture Disc Kit Correct installation orientation etched on the disc. Rupture disc kits will include the following size specific components: 1. Lock Washer 2. Rupture Disc 3. Seal 4. Pressure Rating Label (to be installed on housing after re-kitting) (Not shown for clarity) 7 of 16...
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In-line housing (MxF) easily installs on fluid ends or within treating iron lines Installations as shown are representative. Contact Weir for assistance if needed. Includes disc catcher for containing any ejections debris. (Note: Catcher may be removed for applications requiring plumbing to a containment vessel.)
Install rupture disc with correct Lube lubricant or equivalent orientation to ensure proper fit ® Apply anti-seize on the hex nut Tighten Hex Nut with SPM Tool Install Lock Washer (1) threads PN: 2P43174 (2”) 2P43175 (3”) (Torque to 75 ft. lbs.)
Document P/N: 2A43495 Release Date: 02/27/2018 Revision: Rupture Disc Catcher Installation: 1. Position rupture disc catcher onto threaded side of the rupture disc assembly. 2. Tighten the wing nut by hand to ensure threads are engaged 3. Use hammer to tighten catcher onto assembly Rupture Disc Catcher 12 of 16...
Document P/N: 2A43495 Release Date: 02/27/2018 Revision: SECTION III: Operational Considerations Relief tolerance of +/- 5% to rated disc pressure Suitable for pumping operations at no more than 90% of the marked burst pressure without reduction in service life. Operating above that range will introduce fatigue to the disc reducing functional life of the product and it may result in premature rupture of the disc.
Document P/N: 2A43495 Release Date: 02/27/2018 Revision: Rupture Disc Flow Rates Reference: The following chart and graph represent the pressure and flow rates for the pressure disc per manufacturing standards. It is important to adhere to these values to ensure the appropriate disc is used. Please note that the lowest rupture disc is a minimum pressure of 2500 PSI 2"...
7. This device is intended to discharge atmospherically when it relieves. Maintenance Requirements: Weir recommends that the rupture disc be removed from service after 250 working hours or 100 stages, whichever comes first. Vessel Test Procedures: Prior to shipment, product testing procedure 4S12497 requires that each rupture disc body pass a one-time vessel test at 150% it’s rated working pressure;...
SECTION V: Service and Support Service Center Order Information: Weir Oil and Gas stocks a large inventory of genuine original equipment replacement parts. In order to expedite a parts order and avoid any delays, please provide the following information with your order: ...
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