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Wind Turbine Rupture Disc Assembly

Wind Turbine Rupture Disc Assembly
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TECHNICAL BRIEF 3160 West Heartland Drive • Liberty, MO 64068 • Tel. (816) 792-1500 • Fax: (816) 792-2277 • www.contdisc.com Wind Turbine - Hydraulic Braking System • Available Mounting Thread Interface: 3/8” (9.5 mm) to 1” (M26) diameter threads in most thread classes • Current Model Number: CD31179, other models available upon request Industry Standards/Certifications: • Manufactured under Continental Disc Corporation’s ISO 9001 Certified Quality Assurance System Features: The Continental Disc Corporation rupture disc assembly for Hydraulic Brake Systems provides over pressure relief in an accurate and leak-free safety relief device for the control valve/accumulator system. Our rupture disc assembly protects equipment from damage and down time in the event of overpressure conditions. • Available in a wide range of sizes, materials, and burst pressure ratings for use in numerous protection applications • Full open design for optimum flow and reliable performance Industries/Applications: • Wind Power Industry - Braking Systems - Yaw Brake Controls Materials: Rupture Disc: • For use in liquid or gas service and systems operating at up to 70% of the Rupture Disc’s rated burst pressure • Single component solid metal tension acting rupture disc • Burst Pressure Available From: 1000 to 3000 psig at 72°F (70 Barg to 200 Barg at 22°C) • Available Nominal Rupture Disc Size: 3/16” (4.5 mm) to 1” (25mm) diameter U.S. Department of Energy (2008). 20% Wind Energy by 2030: Increasing Wind Energy’s Contribution to U.S. Electricity Supply * Inconel® is a registered trademark of the Inco family of companies. †

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TECHNICAL BRIEF 3160 West Heartland Drive • Liberty, MO 64068 • Tel. (816) 792-1500 • Fax: (816) 792-2277 • www.contdisc.com Wind Turbine - Hydraulic Braking System (continued) Benefit: • The rupture disc assembly is an efficient leak-free safety relief device. • The hydraulic braking system can be used to stop the turbine during undesirable wind conditions and maintenance. • Protects equipment from damage, significantly reducing operating costs and downtime Continental Disc Corporation provides solutions for even the toughest pressure protection problem. Call us to learn more or visit our...

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