HPX

HPX
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HPX

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Overview: The document provides comprehensive information on HPX and SANITRX HPX rupture discs, designed for pressure relief in various industries such as chemical, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage. These discs are known for their reliability, versatility, and advanced technology, offering high performance with reduced downtime and maintenance costs.
Specifications: The HPX rupture discs are available in sizes from 1” to 12” and are made from materials like 316 and 316L Stainless Steel, Nickel, MONEL®, INCONEL®, HASTELLOY® C, and Tantalum. They operate at burst pressures ranging from 10 psig to 2000 psig and are suitable for both bolted flange and sanitary clamped installations.
Performance and Durability: These discs are tested for up to five million cycles and can operate up to 95% of burst pressure. They are non-fragmenting, reverse acting, and provide a bubble-tight seal, suitable for pressure-to-vacuum cycling applications.
Compliance and Standards: The HPX product family complies with standards such as ASME Sect VIII, Sect III, ASME BPE, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED), ISO 4126-2, and others.
Applications: Ideal for reactors, heat exchangers, distillation columns, production vessels, and storage tanks, these discs are used across industries like chemical, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical.
Optional Features: Optional features include fluoropolymer liners and coatings for corrosion protection and the ability to be cleaned for oxygen or chlorine service.
Holder Design: HPX holders are designed to optimize flow and ensure proper orientation and sealing. They are available in materials like Carbon Steel, 316SS, HASTELLOY® C, and MONEL®.
Key Data: The document includes tables detailing burst pressures at 72°F (22°C) for various materials and sizes, as well as maximum recommended temperature limits for different disc materials.
HPX-PT Pre-Torqued Holder: Features high-strength steel socket head cap screws for accurate loading and sealing of rupture discs, ensuring proper installation and maintenance.
HPX Double Disc Holder Assembly: Designed for applications requiring leak detection and rapid opening, consisting of an inlet, mid-flange, and outlet piece with two rupture discs.
Corrosion Resistance: Enhanced through fluoropolymer or Tantalum coatings, providing a durable, corrosion-resistant barrier.
HPX-Ta Rupture Disc: Specifically designed for highly corrosive media, offering complete corrosion resistance with Tantalum lining or coating.
Applications and Features: Emphasizes performance under pressure and suitability for various industrial applications, with compliance to the Dodd-Frank Act for conflict-free Tantalum sourcing.
Gaskets and Fittings: Standard and replacement gaskets are compliant with USP Class VI and FDA regulations, with fittings compliant with ASME BPE and 3A standards.
Clamps: The MBC™ clamp is a durable sanitary clamping device available in sizes from 1" to 4".
Packaging and Compliance: Rupture discs are packaged in recyclable materials and comply with ASME BPE standards.
Related Products: Includes BDI-FLX® Burst Disc Sensor System and ENVIRO GUARD® pipe end covers for protection and monitoring capabilities.
BDI-FLX® Burst Disc Sensor System: Offers enhanced monitoring capabilities for burst discs, available in sizes up to 36” (900mm).
B.D.I.® Alarm System: Provides reliable alarm functionalities to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
HPX® Rupture Discs: Designed to isolate pressure relief valves from leakage and corrosion, offering a superior process seal.
Comparison of Options: Includes a comparison table highlighting the advantages of using HPX® Rupture Discs over traditional pressure relief valves.
Contact Information: Provides contact details for Continental Disc Corporation's headquarters and international offices.
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HPX-1

RUPTURE DISC PRODUCT FAMILY HPX® & HPX®-TA RUPTURE DISCS HPX® INSERT, PRE-TORQUED & DOUBLE DISC HOLDERS SANITRX HPX®, SANITRX HPX® II & SANITRX® LPX RUPTURE DISCS SANITARY GASKETS, FITTINGS & CLAMPS

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HPX-2

RUPTURE DISC PRODUCT FAMILY MOVING FORWARD ADVANCING TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY... ONE INNOVATIVE DISC AT A TIME. Built on years of research and development, the HPX and ® SANITRX­ HPX Rupture Discs are high precision pressure relieving devices that protect personnel, equipment and the environment. The versatility of the HPX Product Family offers pressure protection for a wide range of applications in many processing industries, including: chemical, oil and gas, food, beverage, pharmaceutical, biotech, pulp and paper, power and more. The HPX Product Family is the most advanced line of rupture discs...

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HPX-3

Versatility & Reliability Whether you need a rupture disc to meet the most demanding application requirements or a rupture disc to economically meet the needs of a less demanding one, the HPX and SANITRX HPX Rupture Disc product family is the solution for you. The HPX and SANITRX HPX product family of rupture discs are available in various sizes, materials, ratings, manufacturing ranges and operating ratios to meet the performance criteria demanded by your application requirements. Designed for use in bolted flange or sanitary clamped installations, the HPX and SANITRX HPX Rupture Disc product...

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HPX-4

INDUSTRIAL SOLUTIONS UD ASME Code Symbol Stamp Available When Specified Pressure Equipment Directive Available When Specified HPX RUPTURE DISCS The HPX Rupture Disc is a semicircular scored reverse acting rupture disc that is ideal for liquid or gas/vapor applications. Each lot of rupture discs is built to order per the specifications of each overpressure relief requirement in your plant. Each lot is then performance tested to provide reliable performance in your plant during normal operations and in overpressure conditions. Each HPX Rupture Disc is proof pressure-tested prior to shipment. Optimum...

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HPX-5

The HPX Rupture Disc can be used in a wide range of applications in many different industries: CHEMICAL // Reactors, Heat Exchangers, Chillers, Relief Valve Isolation OIL & GAS // Distillation Columns, Separators, Coking Drums PHARMACEUTICAL // Production Vessels, Blending and Milling Vessels INDUSTRIAL GAS // Process Columns and Vessels, Storage and Transportation Tanks and Trailers Fluoropolymer liner is available for corrosion protection on the process side of the rupture disc. Fluoropolymer outlet protective cover available for corrosion protection on vent side of rupture disc/holder. Fluoropolymer...

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HPX-6

HPX Product Family Standard Burst Pressure Rating Types BURST PRESSURE RATINGS // HPX FAMILY The rupture discs in the following tables illustrate: Standard burst pressure rating types and ranges available The associated tolerances for the burst pressure rating How to determine the maximum recommended operating pressure Special ranges are available upon request. Keep in mind: • For compliance to ASME Section VIII, Division 1, the RATED rating type must be used • For compliance with Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) (to carry the CE Mark) and the ISO 4126-2 standard, either the SPECIFIED or MIN/MAX...

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HPX-7

SPECIFIED RUPTURE DISC RATING TYPE SPECIFIED BURST PRESSURE above 40 psig above 2,76 barg up to and including 40 psig up to and including 2,76 barg -2 psig /+ 2 psig -0,138 barg / + 0,138 barg 100% of Min of Performance Tolerance Zero 95% of Min of Performance Tolerance above 50 psig above 3,45 barg (SPEC -2.5 psig) 0.95 SPEC HPX-90 HPX-Ta SANITRX HPX-90 SANITRX HPX II-90 MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED OPERATING PRESSURE EQUIVALENT MANUFACTURING RANGE PERFORMANCE TOLERANCE above 40 up to and including 50 psig above 2,76 up to and including 3,45 barg (SPEC -0,173 barg) 0.95 SPEC (SPEC -5 psig) 0.95 SPEC...

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HPX-8

INDUSTRIAL HPX HOLDERS INDUSTRIAL HOLDERS // HPX FAMILY Our holders are designed to optimize flow, assure proper orientation of the HPX Rupture Disc in your piping system, provide a tight seal and prevent fragmentation of the rupture disc. Features: Flow optimization of the HPX holder and rupture disc assembly is characterized by best-in-class certified KR factors of 0.29 for gas/vapor relief or 0.38 for liquid relief for the Insert and HPX-PT Holders, and a Krgl factor of 0.97 for gas/vapor/liquid relief for the Double Disc holder. Proper orientation of the rupture disc in the holder is assured...

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HPX-9

HPX INSERT & HPX-RH (Reduced Height) INSERT HOLDER // NOMINAL SIZE OUTSIDE DIAMETER (in/mm) 2.75 / 69,9 OUTSIDE OUTSIDE DIAMETER CLASS DIAMETER (mm) (mm) HPX-RH HPX INSERT HPX-RH HOLDER HOLDER HOLDER HEIGHT WEIGHT WEIGHT (in/mm) (lb/kg) (lb/kg) 1.47 / 37,3 Weights & Dimensions HPX INSERT HOLDER HEIGHT (in/mm) NOTE: Gauge taps and facing options could affect the holder height and weight. P E R FO R M A N C E INDUSTRIAL HOLDERS // HPX FAMILY

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HPX-10

INDUSTRIAL HOLDERS // HPX-PT PRE-TORQUED HOLDER ASSEMBLY HPX-PT® Pre-Torqued Holders incorporate high strength steel socket head cap screws to ensure accurate loading and sealing of the HPX® Rupture Disc. The HPX-PT holder allows the disc to be correctly fitted in the workshop using precise recommended torque levels prior to installation of the complete assembly between the flanges in the process system relief stream. COMMON INSTALLATIONS Process equipment having glass or fluoropolymer lined flanges that cannot provide the compression required to seal the rupture disc in the holder Installations...

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HPX-11

INDUSTRIAL HOLDERS // HPX-PT PRE-TORQUED HOLDER ASSEMBLY & HPX-RH REDUCED HEIGHT HOLDER HPX Rupture Disc in HPX-PT Holder HPX-PT (PRE-TORQUED) HOLDER // Weights, Bolting Classes & Dimensions SIZE in mm OUTSIDE DIAMETER BOLTING CLASSES ASME HEIGHT WEIGHT HPX-PT-RH (PRE-TORQUED/REDUCED HEIGHT) HOLDER // Weights, Bolting Classes & Dimensions SIZE in mm OUTSIDE HEIGHT WEIGHT DIAMETER BOLTING CLASSES ASME

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HPX-12

INDUSTRIAL HOLDERS // HPX DOUBLE DISC HOLDER ASSEMBLY An HPX® Double Disc Assembly consists of three holder components: an inlet, a mid-flange and an outlet piece, along with two rupture discs. The first of the two HPX Rupture Discs is located between the inlet and the mid-flange, and the second HPX Rupture Disc is between the mid-flange and outlet. This assembly arrangement provides the solution to multiple applications without the need of a more complicated piping arrangement. COMMON USES Rupture Disc Leak Detection A must with toxic or very valuable contents. Extremely corrosive conditions...

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