Pressure Relief Systems and Flare Header Design

Why Are Pressure Relief Systems Needed?

Pressure relief and effluent handling systems are the last lines of defense against equipment overpressure and the subsequent consequences of loss of containment. Pressure relief system design and design basis are specifically defined as process safety information in OSHA’s 1910.119 Process Safety Management mandate of 1992. Recent OSHA National Emphasis Program (NEP) audits have consistently identified deficiencies in the relief systems across the U.S.

Why Work With Cognascents?

Our engineers have extensive experience in pressure relief system and flare header design for upstream (onshore and offshore), midstream, downstream (refining) and chemical assets and facilities. As a proud member company of the American Petroleum Institute, Cognascents is well-versed in the API-STD520, API-STD521 and API-STD2000 standards as well as the dynamic recognized and generally accepted good engineering practices within the industry.

See how our experts have responded to frequently asked questions on relief valve sizing and flare header design.

Specific pressure relief systems and flare header design solutions include the following:

  • Development of corporate relief system and flare header design guidance documents
  • Gap analysis of existing relief system and flare header design bases
  • Relief system and flare header design of new assets and facilities
  • Revalidation of pressure relief system and flare header design bases of existing assets and facilities
  • Resolution of relief system and flare header concerns identified by revalidation efforts of existing assets and facilities
  • Independent third-party assurance of relief system and flare header design quality
  • Training on pressure relief system and flare header design

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