Awful things to get to seal properly too!There’s a lot going on in a proper steam safety valve. We used to overhaul them at work and lap them in.
I only helped on a few but it’s quite involved.
there’s some good videos on YouTube relating to big safety valves.
Oh yeah, and getting the big ones back together is no mean feat!Awful things to get to seal properly too!
There are many types, spring loaded, or with belows to avoid back pressure, pilot operated etc, all have their quirks. Nearly as big a pain in the butt as getting big fuel injectors to pop after over haul.Oh yeah, and getting the big ones back together is no mean feat!