Print this page Selection and Sizing of Pressure Relief Valves
Randall W. Whitesides, P.E.
Course Outline
Students of this three-hour online course will be provided with an introduction to the types and styles of pressure relief valves, the requirements for their placement and use, and the methods to determine the correct size of valve to use.
This course summarizes reference data and technical recommendation based on many years of industry's experience in sizing, selecting, testing, installing, and operating pressure relief valves. Sufficient data is supplied to properly size and select pressure relief valves for specific applications. Information covering terminology, standards, codes, basic design, sizing, and selection information, including examples, are presented. The student is responsible for correct determination of service conditions and the suitability of any of the presented information for a specific application.
The majority of
the material in this course is reproduced or excerpted from publications developed
by valve manufacturers, code organizations, and academia. The information contained
in this course is offered as a guide. Students who use the general information
presented here are reminded that there is no substitute for a case-specific
qualified engineering analysis. When in doubt as to the proper application of
any particular data, the student is advised to contact a pressure relief valve
manufacturer.
This course includes
a multiple-choice quiz at the end.
Learning Objective
At
the conclusion of this three hour course, the student will
- Be familiar with the types and styles of pressure relief valves;
- Be aware of the numerous Codes and Standards that relate to pressure relief valves; and
- Learn the basic
analytical methods used in selecting and sizing pressure relief valves.
Intended Audience
This course is intended primarily for Chemical and Mechanical Engineers in the process industries. Engineers whose endeavors involve pressure relief applications, e.g. refrigeration, HVAC, hydraulics, etc., will have equal interest. It is assumed that the student has a basic familiarity with pressure vessels and piping systems.
Benefits for Attendees
This course will review the various codes that govern pressure relief valves and the industry guidelines, standard formulas, and equations which are used in determining their proper selection and sizing. A glossary is included as a ready reference near the end of the course to assistance the student with the large number of closely related, sometimes overlapping, and often confusing specialty terms used in conjunction with pressure relief valves.
Course Content
The course content is in a PDF file (187 KB) Selection and Sizing of Pressure Relief Valves.pdf. You need to open or download this document to study this course.
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDHonline.com or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered professional engineer. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
