Emergency Relief Systems (ERS) Design Using DIERS Technology
Explore the broad topic of emergency relief system design with an emphasis on the Design Institute for Emergency Relief Systems (DIERS) methods.Read more
Venting & Emergency Relief
Current industry, government and public emphasis on containment of hazardous materials make it essential for each plant to reduce and control accidental releases to the atmosphere. When primary containment measures occasionally fail, safe emergency relief and vent become essential to limit incidents’ impact.
Guidelines for Pressure Relief and Effluent Handling Systems
March, 1998
Current industry, government and public emphasis on containment of hazardous materials makes it essential for each plant to reduce and control accidental releases to the atmosphere. Guidelines for Pressure Relief and Effluent Handling Systems meets the need for information on selecting and sizing...
Emergency Relief System Design Using DIERS Technology: The Design Institute for Emergency Relief Systems (DIERS) Project Manual
April, 1993
OSHA (29 CFR 1910.119) has recognized AIChE/DIERS two-phase flow publications as examples of "good engineering practice" for process safety management of highly hazardous materials. The prediction of when two-phase flow venting will occur, and the applicability of various sizing methods for two-...
Designing LNG Vapor Dispersion Exclusion Zones to Protect the Public
Apr 5, 2012
Jerry Havens
The LNG industry, if not the entire energy industry, may be at a crossroad. Expectation of large shale gas supplies in the United States, with a backdrop of international economies in precarious states, makes more uncertain the promise of major investments in LNG import facilities. Already, a...
Design Challenges in Tankage Modernization
Apr 4, 2012
James Kong
In order to comply with regulation requirements, a refinery needs to perform major revamps to produce different grades of Diesel, namely ULSD, Off-road Grade and Regular Diesel. The existing tankage allocation needs to be changed to accommodate the hydrotreater feed components and the new products...
Working Under Pressure (How do you manage pressure hazards?)
Apr 4, 2012
Dr. Angela E. Summers
Industry is increasingly moving towards utilizing High Integrity Protective Systems (HIPS) to reduce flare loading and prevent the environmental impact of pressure venting. HIPS are becoming the option of choice to help alleviate the need to replace major portions of the flare system in existing...
Mechanical Integrity - State of the Art
Apr 28, 2009
This session presents papers on the latest mechanical integrity concepts, practices and programs. All aspects of mechanical integrity are covered, including equipment inspection, interlock testing, reliability initiatives, and overall system design. An additional area of focus is on the challenges...
La seguridad del trabajador Publico
Dos empleados públicos mueren por las quemaduras al realizar trabajos en caliente no debidamente reglamentados
Practicas fatales
Peligros de la liberación intencional de gas natural en áreas de trabajo.
Explosions in Transformer and Circuit-Breaker Tanks Due to Arcing Events
Apr 4, 2012
Timothy L. Morse
Industrial transformers and circuit breakers operate with large voltage differences between current-carrying internal components and the grounded tank walls. A breakdown in the dielectric strength of the insulating oil in the tank due to contamination or other causes can lead to the formation of an...
Reduce VOC and HAP Emissions
Edward C. Moretti
Follow this roadmap to understand the abatement technologies available for controlling emissions of volaitle organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants and the criteria for choosing among them.
Size Depressurization and Relief Devices for Pressurized Segments Exposed to Fire
Per Salater
Piping and equipment must withstand fires without rupturing. This can be accomplished by properly designing relief and depressurization systems and using passive fire protection,when needed.
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