Uses of Rupture Disc
Protects pressure vessels, boilers, reactors, and pipelines from over-pressure
Used in chemical, petroleum, pharmaceutical, food, and power plants
Acts as a backup safety device for pressure relief valves
Used where instant pressure release is required
Suitable for toxic, corrosive, or high-temperature fluids
Advantages of Rupture Disc
Simple design (no moving parts)
Instant response to over-pressure
Leak-proof under normal operating conditions
Low cost compared to relief valves
Requires little maintenance
Works well with corrosive or dirty fluids
Cannot be tampered with or set incorrectly
Disadvantages of Rupture Disc
One-time use only (must be replaced after bursting)
Causes complete loss of system pressure
Not suitable for frequent pressure fluctuations
Replacement causes process downtime
No warning before rupture (unless combined with indicators)
Pressure setting cannot be adjusted after installation
Rupture Disc – Keywords:
Pressure safety device
Over-pressure protection
Bursting disc
Pressure vessel protection
No moving parts
Instant pressure relief
One-time use
Leak-tight sealing
Calibrated burst pressure
Emergency relief
Gas and liquid service
Chemical and process industries
