pressure relief
Letting off steam
Pressure relief is the controlled release of excess pressure from a system to prevent damage or explosion.
A pressure relief valve opens automatically when pressure exceeds safe limits.
The term extends figuratively to any outlet for built-up tension or stress: The long weekend provided some much-needed pressure relief.
- safety valveAutomatic pressure-limiting device
- release valvePressure-limiting opening mechanism
- escape valvePressure-release safety device
- blow off valveTurbocharger pressure relief device
- blowoffDeliberate avoidance or dismissal
steam vent · catharsis · decompression · valve · stress management · coping mechanisms · stress ball · venting · letting off steam · cushioning · emotional support · oxygen masks · memory foam · temperature regulation · mindfulness techniques · breathing exercises · deep breaths · meditation practices
- safeguardssafeguards, safety valve, protections, kill switch, defenses
- safety equipmentlife jacket, safety glasses, lifeboat, smoke alarms, smoke alarm
- nursing carevital signs, patient care, medication administration, wound care, patient assessment
- pipelinespipeline, gas pipeline, oil pipeline, pipelines, natural gas line
- valvesball valve, butterfly valve, gate valve, check valve, stop valve
- safetysafety helmet, hazard, airbag, alert, occupational safety
pressure reliefpressurization
Raising internal atmospheric force
pressure buildup · containment · sealing · compression · confinement
pressure reliefpressurization
Raising internal atmospheric force
pressure buildup · compression · overpressure · inflation · pumping up