Course curriculum

    1. 1.1 Introduction& Overview of PSVs

    2. 1.2 Codes, Standards, & Components of a Relief System

    3. 1.3 Types of PSVs & Steps for Sizing

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    4. 1.4 Different Relieving Scenarios

    5. 1.5 Required PSV Calculations

    6. 1.6 Inlet Line Losses & Types of Backpressure

    7. 1.7 Flow Conditions, Rupture Disks, and Relief Piping Valves

    8. 1.8 Factors to Consider & Typical Documentation

About this course

  • $99.00
  • 8 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content

Instructor

Steven Barrow

Patronus Energy, Owner & Principal Senior Engineer

Steven Barrow graduated from Brigham Young University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He is a husband, father of 4, entrepreneur, and licensed professional engineer who is passionate about his family, leadership, and energy. He is an expert in chemical process safety and loves designing, building, and operating projects in the oil & gas industry. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Patronus Energy, an innovative engineering and technology firm. Steven sits on several different boards including the BYU Industrial Advisory Board and the board of directors for Rosedown Energy, a private midstream company. 

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you should be able to:

  • Name the common codes & standards that govern relief design 

  • Identify the core relief system components 

  • Describe the differences in the common types of PSVs 

  • Understand the general steps in sizing PSVs 

  • Name the common overpressure scenarios 

  • Walkthrough a basic calculation 

  • Understand how to handle block valves and check valves in relief piping and other header considerations 

  • Put together a typical documentation package 

  • State several examples of process changes that could possibly impact relief system design as well as common design issues 

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