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
For the first time since 2006, California has opened a flood relief valve on the Kern River to ease pressure from the heavy Sierra snowmelt.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 27, 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
An air relief valve is furnished with each engine.
From Aviation Engines Design?Construction?Operation and Repair by Pag?, Victor Wilfred
