Hydrostatic pressure relief system

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-002946",
  "term": "Hydrostatic pressure relief system",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A system of valves and drainage paths designed to prevent structural damage to a vessel or underground structure caused by excessive external water pressure. It automatically opens a valve to allow groundwater to enter the structure when the external hydrostatic pressure exceeds the internal pressure by a set amount. This controlled flooding prevents the structure, such as an empty swimming pool or storage tank, from being lifted or buckled.",
  "subject": "Industrial supplies, equipment, and components",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Hydrostatisches Druckentlastungssystem",
    "es": "sistema de alivio de presión hidrostática",
    "fr": "système de décharge de pression hydrostatique"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/hydrostatic-pressure-relief-system/"
}