relief valve
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"Combined storm overflows are a pressure relief valve for the wastewater network," NI Water's Director of Engineering and Sustainability Gary Curran explained.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024
The river was so swollen with floodwaters in May that officials opened a rarely used relief valve, routing some of the water into the California Aqueduct to be used in Southern California.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 1, 2023
On a Sunday morning in February, a pressure relief valve opened at another OxyVinyls plant, discharging vinyl chloride into the air.
From New York Times • May 5, 2023
The tunnel provided a relief valve for stadium events, and to escape Interstate 5 congestion during weekend road repairs.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2022
The oil pressure in these motors is carried at ten pounds, a relief valve being fitted to hold the pressure constant.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
