Purposes of relief and flare systems and their importance in safe operations
Introduction to Flare & Relief System Design, Eng. Wael Bakr
Flare System | Components and Functions | Piping Mantra
QYCE-Flare Gas Recovery System FRS
Causes of overpressure and the ways to control/mitigate
Defining the relief cases considering operations, upset/abnormal conditions and emergency situations (such as fire).
Commonly used pressure relieving devices and how to select and size these devices
Sizong pressure relief devices
Pressure Relief Valves and Flares for the Process Industries
Pressure Relief Valve Engineering Handbook
Pressure relief valve Engineering handbook
Determining set/relieving pressures to meet operational, safety and Code requirements
Operational considerations of maintenance, testing, certification, and disposal of fluids
Designing and operating relief and flare header systems considering fluid characteristics, service conditions, volumes, gas dispersion and radiation.
Defining requirements, selecting and sizing the components of a relief/flare system such as knockout drums, flare stack and tips, pilot and ignition systems.
ABOUT THE COURSE
This is a course providing a comprehensive overview of relief and flare systems for oil and gas processing facilities. The course begins with the need for pressure control/overpressure protection, continues with the key engineering and design aspects including Code considerations, and concludes with selecting and defining the components of a relief and flare system. The material of the course is applicable to onshore field production facilities, pipelines, gas plants, terminals, and offshore production facilities.
COURSE CONTENT
Purposes and overview of typical relief and flare systems and key components
Safety implications and the causes of overpressure
API Standard 521 Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems
Overpressure Protection Requirements AB–525
Relief valves and relief systems
Codes and standards as well as good practices typical in oil and gas facilities
Overpressure protection philosophy including source isolation and relief
SAFETY STANDARD FOR HYDROGEN AND HYDROGEN SYSTEMS
The Dos and Don’ts of Isolating Pressure Relief Valves
Determination of relief requirements and defining set point pressures
Types and applications of common relief devices
Blow-down/depressurizing – purpose & design/operational considerations
Emergency Shutdown and Depressuring (Blowdown) Study
Ensuring Safe Facility Blowdown and Lessons Learnt from Incident Investigation
Reducing Emissions When Taking Compressors Off-Line
Design and specification considerations for relief valves and header systems including fluid characteristics, services conditions, material selection, and header sizing.
Environmental considerations including flare versus vent decisions, emissions, noise and radiation levels.
Radiation calculations and the impact of flare tip design
CONSIDERATION OF SOLAR RADIATION IN FLARE DESIGN
Parameters for Properly Designed and Operated Flares
Selection and sizing of key components such as knockout and seal drums, vent/flare stack, vent/flare tips, and flare ignition systems
Defining need and quantity of purge gas
Use of environmental friendly strategies such as flare gas recovery, smokeless flaring, and purge gas conservation.
Gas flaring: Can we rein in the waste and pollution? | FT Energy Source
Operational and troubleshooting tips