Process Engineering - Module 8 ( PSV, RD working and its sizing )

This course aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of Pressure Relief Valves,Pressure Safety Valves (PRV,PSV) and Rupture Discs (RD) in process engineering. Participants will learn the technical requirements, design philosophy, and safety considerations for sizing and specifying PSVs and RDs to ensure proper pressure and vacuum relief in various industrial applications.

Topic Description:

1. Requirement of Pressure Relief Valve:

• Understanding the necessity of pressure relief valves for preventing overpressure in process equipment.

2. Requirement of Vacuum Relief Valve:

• Exploring the need for vacuum relief valves to protect equipment from vacuum conditions.

3. Technical Requirements of Pressure Relief Valve:

• Examining the technical specifications and considerations for selecting appropriate pressure relief valves.

4. PSV Types:

• Study of different types of pressure relief valves and their applications.

5. Rupture Discs:

• Understanding rupture discs and their role as pressure relief devices.

6. Other Types of Pressure Relief Devices:

• Exploration of alternative pressure relief devices used in process engineering.

7. Design Philosophy for Determining Relief Load for PSV Sizing:

• Understanding the design philosophy and methodologies used in determining relief loads for PSV sizing.

8. Safety Relief Valve Sizing:

• In-depth study of safety relief valve sizing principles and calculations.

9. Specification of Safety/Relief Valve and Rupture Disc:

• Practical guidance on specifying safety/relief valves and rupture discs for various process applications.

By the end of this course, participants will have gained valuable knowledge and practical skills in the proper selection, sizing, and specification of pressure relief valves and rupture discs, ensuring equipment safety and adherence to industry standards in process engineering operations.