A cooling water system uses a conventional relief valve (not pilot-operated) with a bench-tested setpoint of 60 psig ___

A cooling water system uses a conventional relief valve (not pilot-operated) with a bench-tested setpoint of 60 psig.

The relief valve discharges to a collection tank that is maintained at 5 psig.

At what system pressure will the relief valve begin to open?

A. 55 psig
B. 60 psig
C. 65 psig
D. 80 psig

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Answer: C

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