What is the purpose of the safety (or spring) valve mounted on the wet tank?
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Correct answer to question 85 (Air Brakes): It releases air automatically if pressure in the tank becomes dangerously high
Why
The safety valve on the supply tank protects the system from damage by releasing air if pressure builds up beyond a safe limit, which can happen if the governor fails to cut out the compressor.
Updated: November 2026