Difference between pressure relief & pressure reducing valves - Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Q.  What is the difference between pressure relief valve and pressure reducing valve?
- Published on 14 Aug 15

a. pressure reducing valve is connected between pump and tank line while pressure relief valve is connected between DCV and branch circuit
b. pressure relief valve is always normally opened
c. pressure reducing valve is connected between DCV and branch circuit while pressure relief valve is connected between pump and tank
d. none of the above

ANSWER: pressure reducing valve is connected between DCV and branch circuit while pressure relief valve is connected between pump and tank

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