What component is associated with a PSV?

What component is associated with a PSV?

• A. Drip pan elbow
• B. Blowdown valve
• C. Gauge glass
• D. Safety valve

Answer: (A)

PSV stands for pressure safety valve, which relieves excess boiler pressure by venting to a safe outlet. The path the relief takes is important, and a drip pan elbow is a fitting used on the PSV discharge line to route that relief flow into a drip pan or drain. This setup helps capture condensate and prevents hot steam or liquid from causing damage or scalding in the surrounding area. In contrast, a blowdown valve handles boiler water blowdown, a gauge glass shows water level, and the safety valve itself is the device that relieves pressure rather than a component in its discharge path.

PSV stands for pressure safety valve, which relieves excess boiler pressure by venting to a safe outlet. The path the relief takes is important, and a drip pan elbow is a fitting used on the PSV discharge line to route that relief flow into a drip pan or drain. This setup helps capture condensate and prevents hot steam or liquid from causing damage or scalding in the surrounding area. In contrast, a blowdown valve handles boiler water blowdown, a gauge glass shows water level, and the safety valve itself is the device that relieves pressure rather than a component in its discharge path.