Overpressure

Alright kiddo, have you ever blown up a balloon and blown more and more air into it until it popped with a loud sound? That's the basic idea behind overpressure.

When we're talking about overpressure, we're talking about a situation where there's too much pressure building up in a closed space. This can happen in all sorts of situations, like when there's a gas leak or an explosion.

Just like the balloon gets bigger and bigger as more air is blown into it, a confined area can experience an increase in pressure as more gas or liquid is introduced. If that pressure gets too high, it can cause damage to the container holding the gas or liquid, or it can cause things nearby to break or even explode.

So why does this matter? Well, sometimes we work with things that can create overpressure, like propane tanks or industrial equipment. To keep ourselves safe, we need to make sure that these things are built to withstand the pressures they're likely to encounter. We also need to make sure that we handle these materials properly and store them safely, to prevent accidents and minimize the chances of overpressure occurring.

So, in short, overpressure is when too much pressure builds up in a space and can cause damage or explosions!