The PROTEGO® in-line valve DV/ZU is a state-of-the-art pressure and vacuum relief valve with separate flange connections for pressure and vacuum breathing. Typically the valve is installed in the in- and outbreathing lines of tanks, vessels and process apparatus to protect against unallowable high and low pressure. The valve prevents emission losses almost up to the set pressure and prevents air intake almost up to set vacuum. The valve is designed so that in cases in which the set pressure is exceeded the vapours are vented into a discharge pipe (e.g. vent header). When the set vacuum is exceeded atmospheric air is pulled into the system. Due to its design the vacuum valve pallet is one size smaller than the pressure valve pallet.