Non-fragmenting pressure relief apparatus includes at least one circular
rupture disc having a central asymmetric bulged section and a peripheral
flange portion. A semi-circular line of weakness extends around the
periphery of the bulged section and presents a hinge portion between the
ends of the line of weakness. A hold-down member for the rupture disc
having an inner opening surrounding the bulged section of the disc is
provided with a unitary segment that extends into the inner opening of
the hold-down member. The spaced end extremities of the line of weakness
extend beneath the hold-down member segment. The hinge portion of the
disc upon rupture of the disc bends about a fulcrum defined by the outer
margin of the hold-down segment, which in conjunction with deflection of
the segment of the hold-down member contributes to anti-fragmentation of
the disc.