Emergency Relief Systems (ERS) Design Using DIERS Technology

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Course ID:

CH173

Course Type:

Instructor-led (classroom) Course

Course Length:

3 Days

OSHA has recognized Design Institute for Emergency Relief System (DIERS) methods as good engineering practice for process safety management of highly hazardous materials.

If you’re responsible for the safe handling of the effluent from relief systems, this course will teach you how to apply the DIERS techniques for providing adequate pressure relief for runaway reactions and other pressure-producing events.

Applying DIERS technology in your facility

This course covers the Design Institute for Emergency Relief Systems (DIERS) techniques for providing adequate pressure relief for runaway reactions and other pressure-producing events that result in two-phase flow.

Each participant receives the texts: Emergency Relief Systems Design Using DIERS Technology (published by AIChE), and Guidelines for Pressure Relief and Effluent Handling Systems (published by CCPS and includes CCflow computer routines on CD-ROM).

What to Expect:

Explore the broad topic of emergency relief system design with an emphasis on the DIERS methodology.
Understand how to achieve compliance with established codes, standards and design practices in the broad area of emergency pressure relief and effluent containment.
Obtain knowledge on the application of the DIERS technology for data acquisition and two-phase venting calculations for the severe case of runaway chemical reactions.
Understand available computational models and computer programs through demonstrations and worked examples.
Utilizing real-world scenarios see how lack of knowledge on basic pressure relief system principles can have fatal consequences.
Obtain resources and references to guide further development as a skilled ERS engineer
Take the first steps to becoming proficient in the complex field of ERS design and evaluation
In summary: ERS design, especially for reactive systems, is a complex field. Becoming an expert generally requires years of study and progressive, meaningful real world experience. This course provides the tools and basis to start that process.

Follow-up work will be required to gain proficiency in the application of this complex technology. The course texts and extensive notes serve as study guides.

Who should attend (Please note pre-requisites below)

If you are responsible for operating, designing or managing chemical processes that require emergency overpressure relief devices to ensure the safety of the facility in the event of runaway reactions or other pressure-producing events or if you are an engineer, who wants to learn more about state-of-the-art venting and flow technology or if you are responsible for the safe handling of the effluent from an emergency relief device, you will find this course invaluable.

OSHA (29 CFR 1910.119) has recognized DIERS design methods as good engineering practice for process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.

Pre-Requisites

The Course assumes that the attendees have thorough understanding and real-world experience working with the basic chemical engineering principles of reaction kinetics, fluid flow, thermodynamics, heat transfer, mass transfer, and heat and material balances. Further, some application of these disciplines in basic emergency relief system design or evaluation is expected.

A personal laptop is required for this course

CH173 ILT Course Outline.pdf

Continuing Education Units:

2.3

Professional Development Hours

23.0 PDHs

Instructor(s):

John Hauser

John J. Hauser has been involved in DIERS since 1986. He served on the SuperChems technical evaluation committee and currently is chair of the ERS Design for Fire Committee and a member of the book writing committee for the CCPS Guidelines for Pressure Relief and Effluent Handling, 2nd Edition. As principal engineer and president of PROSAF Inc., he’s been helping clients for over 21 years with emergency relief system design, process safety and safety instrumented systems. Read more

Robert D'Alessandro

Robert N D’Alessandro is the Director of the Process Technology Department at Evonik Degussa Corporation where he has worked since 1991. He received his BS in Chemistry and Mathematics from Fordham University in 1976, his BS in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University in 1978, and his MS in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College in 1981. Robert is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama. Work experience includes positions in a technology company, engineering & construction company, and several operating companies. Robert has been an active member of the DIERS... Read more

Pricing

AIChE Members	$1,595*
AIChE Grad Student Members	$797.50
AIChE Undergrad Student Members	$797.50
Non-Members	$1,795 (Membership is just $199 a year. For more information on becoming an AIChE member click here.)

*Employees of CCPS member companies can register for this course at the AIChE Member price. If you do not see the appropriate price in your shopping cart, please contact customerservice@aiche.org or call 1.800.242.4363 (outside the US call 203-702-7660) before checking out.

If you are interested in scheduling this course for In-Company Training, please complete the Request for Proposal Form and we will e-mail you a proposal.

Registration

October 21-23, 2013

Chicago, IL, US

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Venue: AMA Executive Conference Center - Chicago

Nearby Accommodations:

Chicago Marriott O'Hare | SpringHill Suites Chicago O'Hare | Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel & Conference Center

Mention you are attending a course at the AMA Conference Center to receive the best available rate (applies only to Marriott O'Hare).

May 5-7, 2014

Las Vegas, NV, US

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Venue: To be announced

September 16-18, 2014

Houston, TX, US

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Venue: To be announced

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Emergency Relief Systems (ERS) Design Using DIERS Technology

Applying DIERS technology in your facility

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What to Expect:

Who should attend (Please note pre-requisites below)

Pre-Requisites

John Hauser

Robert D'Alessandro

Pricing

Registration

October 21-23, 2013

Chicago, IL, US

May 5-7, 2014

Las Vegas, NV, US

September 16-18, 2014

Houston, TX, US