Course Overview:
This course provides comprehensive knowledge on the design, operation, and maintenance of pressure-relieving and de-pressuring systems critical to process safety. It covers fundamental principles, equipment selection, system design, and regulatory requirements to ensure safe pressure management in industrial processes.
Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and importance of pressure-relieving and de-pressuring systems
- Identify types of pressure relief devices and their applications
- Design and size pressure-relieving systems according to standards
- Implement proper installation, testing, and maintenance practices
- Comply with relevant safety regulations and industry codes
- Analyze incidents involving pressure relief failures to improve safety
Who Should Attend:
- Process engineers and safety engineers
- Mechanical and maintenance engineers
- Operations and plant personnel
- Risk management and HSE professionals
- Design and project engineers involved in pressure system design
Course Outline:
Introduction to Pressure Relief Systems
- Role of pressure relief in process safety
- Basic principles of pressure and flow
Types of Pressure-Relieving Devices
- Safety valves, relief valves, rupture discs
- Pilot-operated relief devices
- Selection criteria and applications
Design and Sizing of Relief Systems
- Sizing calculations and design considerations
- Discharge piping and flare system design
- Thermal and hydraulic effects
De-pressuring Systems
- Emergency depressuring concepts
- Blowdown systems and depressuring valves
- Control system integration
Installation, Testing, and Maintenance
- Inspection and certification procedures
- Testing and recalibration methods
- Troubleshooting common issues
Standards, Codes, and Regulations
- API, ASME, IEC standards overview
- Regulatory compliance and documentation
- Safety audits and risk assessment
Case Studies and Lessons Learned
- Analysis of pressure relief incidents
- Best practices for system reliability and safety