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Flare and Relief Systems: Design, Simulation, and Operation

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17/01/2027 - 21/01/2027 SINGAPORE

Introduction

Flare and Relief Systems: Design, Simulation, and Operation

 

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the role and importance of flare and relief systems in process safety management
  • Design and size pressure relief devices and flare headers based on varying operating conditions
  • Apply simulation tools to evaluate system performance under different scenarios
  • Identify operational risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
  • Ensure compliance with API standards, OSHA regulations, and environmental emission limits
  • Improve decision-making related to flare system design and operation

Who is this Training Course for?

  • Process and Safety Engineers responsible for system integrity and hazard analysis
  • Instrumentation and Control Engineers working with pressure and safety systems
  • Design and Facilities Engineers involved in plant layout and system configuration
  • Maintenance and Reliability Engineers ensuring system performance and uptime
  • HSE Professionals and Compliance Officers managing regulatory requirements
  • Operations and technical staff engaged in plant safety and flare system monitoring

Course Content

Day1

Day One: Fundamentals of Flare and Relief Systems

  • Purpose and function of relief and flare systems
  • Types of pressure relief devices (PRVs, rupture disks, valves)
  • Introduction to flare system components and layout
  • Overview of applicable standards (API 521, ASME, OSHA, EPA)
Day2

Day Two: Relief Valve Sizing and Selection

  • Causes of overpressure and relief scenarios
  • Calculating required relief rates for different cases (fire, blocked outlet, thermal expansion)
  • Relief valve selection and set pressure determination
  • API 520 guidelines and relief system documentation
Day3

Day Three: Flare System Design and Piping Considerations

  • Flare header design: pipe sizing, pressure drop, velocity limits
  • Knockout drum sizing and configuration
  • Stack height, radiation, and dispersion considerations
  • Steam and air-assisted flares, smokeless operation
Day4

Day Four: Dynamic Simulation and System Behavior Analysis

  • Tools for modeling flare and relief systems (e.g., Aspen HYSYS Dynamics, Flarenet)
  • Dynamic simulation of pressure relief scenarios
  • Impact of simultaneous relief loads and backpressure analysis
  • System integrity and thermal effects
Day5

Day Five: Operations, Maintenance, and Environmental Compliance

  • Monitoring flare system performance
  • Maintenance and inspection requirements
  • Flaring reduction strategies and flare gas recovery systems
  • Case studies of system failures and mitigation plans

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