Test of Pressure Relief Valve in a N2O hybrid rocket motor



The data below are the results from testing a pressure relief valve used to regulate tank pressure in a N2O hybrid. The tank was filled, allowed to stabilize, "topped-off," then purged. At a constant pressure, the N2O should be at a constant temperature and density. The pressure relief valve is configured to vent at 400 PSIG, and a redundant valve is configured to vent at 450 PSIG.




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It appears the pressure relief valve "cracks" when the pressure exceeds 400 PSIG, then opens and closes quickly stabilizing around 375 PSIG. The stabilization is loud and easy to hear.


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