本出版物阐述了从设计到施工、调试和运行的整个生命周期内泄压系统管理的主要方面。它就成功管理这些系统所涉及的全部活动提供建议。EEMUA 208旨在填补当前设计指南中的空白，并在解释一些已知会造成困难的标准、代码问题和主题方面提供帮助。概述了泄压管理以及设计过程与运行和寿命之间的联系- 电厂管理层关注的循环问题适用于任何操作减压系统的行业。它旨在供那些对此类系统的任何方面负有责任的人使用。

This publication addresses the primary aspects of pressure relief system management throughout the full life-cycle, from design through construction, commissioning and operation. It provides advice on the full range of activities involved in the successful management of these systems. EEMUA 208 aims to fill the gaps in current design guides and provide assistance in interpreting some of the standards, code issues and topics that are known to cause difficulties. The overview it provides of the management of pressure relief and the links made between the design process and the operation and life-cycle issues which are the concern of plant management, are applicable to any industry operating a pressure relief system. It is intended for use by those who have responsibility for any aspect of such systems.