In this study, we collect water control valves that have had accidents due to existing cracks, etc. are collected, and propose investigation items for strengthening the valve structural safety evaluation through a series of analyzes from valve specifications to physicochemical properties are proposed. The results of this study are as follows. First, there was a large variation in the thickness of the body or flange of the valves to be investigated, which is considered to be very important factor, because it may affect the safety of the valve body against internal pressure and the flange connected with the bolt nut. Second, 60% of the valves under investigation had many voids in the valve body and flange, etc. and the decrease in thickness due to corrosion was relatively large on the inner surface in contact with water rather than the outer surface. It is judged that the investigation of depth included voids is very important factor. Third, all valves to be investigated are made of gray cast iron foam, and therefore it is judged that there is no major problem in chemical composition. It is judged that the chemical composition should be investigated. Fourth, as a physical investigation item, the analysis of metal morphology structure seems to be a very important factor for nodular cast iron from rather than a gray cast iron foam water valve with a flake structure. As it was found to be 46.7~68.8% of the standard recommended by KS, it could have a direct effect on damage such as cracks, and therefore it is judged that the evaluation of tensile strength is very important in evaluating the safety of the valve.

소화시스템에 사용되는 고압의 소화가스 저장용기에는 저장용기의 파손을 막아주는 안전밸브가 있다. 이러한 안전밸브의 내부에는 원형 박판의 파열 판이 들어 있는데, 저장용기의 내압이 위험수준에 도달하면 파열 판이 파손하여 내압을 배출하는 역할을 한다. 안전밸브의 설계인자는 파열 판의 두께, 안전밸브의 유로 직경, 플라스틱 패킹 링의 내부 직경 그리고 파열 판을 고정하는 볼트 안쪽의 필렛 반경이 있다. 이중에서 파열 판의 두께는 0.2mm로 고정을 하였다. 요인배치법을 사용하여 주효과를 결정하였고 회귀방정식을 유도하였다. 이러한 회귀방정식은 추후 안전밸브의 설계에 있어서 기초 설계 자료로서 활용할 수 있도록 실험 결과와 비교하여 검증하였다. 검증실험 및 회귀방정식에 의한 결과의 오차는 약 정도인 것을 확인하였다. 그리고 반응표면법을 사용하여 기밀테스트 압력인 25MPa에서 파열할 수 있는 안전밸브의 최적 모델을 결정하였다.