A Relief System Gap Analysis is a critical evaluation service that identifies discrepancies and potential deficiencies within the pressure relief systems of refining, petrochemical, and LNG facilities. Given the complexity and safety-critical nature of these industries, it is essential to ensure that relief systems are fully compliant with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and designed to handle potential overpressure scenarios effectively. Our Relief System Gap Analysis services include:
A detailed review of your current relief system design, documentation, and operational procedures. This includes verification against applicable codes and standards such as API 520/521, ASME, and OSHA PSM requirements.
Assessing the adequacy of relief devices, including valves and rupture disks, to ensure they are appropriately sized and can handle peak overpressure scenarios. This review covers scenarios such as blocked outlets, fire exposure, power failures, and other operational upsets.
A detailed analysis to identify all possible overpressure scenarios, ensuring that your relief systems can handle the full spectrum of potential operating conditions, both normal and upset.
Verifying that your relief system documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), and Cause & Effect Diagrams, are up to date, accurate, and in line with current operational realities.
Evaluating the capacity of your flare systems to ensure they can safely and effectively handle relief loads during upset conditions. This includes a review of flare header sizing, knockout drum capacity, and flare tip integrity.
Performing detailed relief load calculations for each potential scenario, ensuring that all assumptions are accurate and based on current process conditions, while adhering to the latest standards.
Integrating risk-based methodologies such as HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study) findings into the relief system analysis to ensure that all critical safety risks are accounted for in system design and operation.
Providing a detailed gap analysis report, outlining non-compliance areas, potential risks, and prioritized recommendations for system improvements. The report will also include a roadmap for implementing mitigation plans to address identified gaps.
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