Safety

Optimize relief system adequacy

Ensure relief system adequacy and optimal design with proactive, responsive approaches. Address potential issues to enhance system reliability.

Ingenero's process safety division specializes in relief device documentation and compliance with regulation and standards. We also have decades of expertise in overpressure analysis, safety consulting and training, and risk management services. With comprehensive expertise In pressure relief devices and systems, we provide a variety of services to support your facility's needs.

Relief System Engineering:

Ingenero's expertise in these critical areas ensures effective risk mitigation, asset protection, and environmental safety in complex industrial operations.

Relief systems often face multiple issues in operations. Some common deficiencies in relief devices include:

  • Inlet and outlet piping pressure loss
  • Insufficient relief area
  • Inappropriate set pressure
  • Lack of relief protection
  • Relief temperature concerns

Ingenero offers comprehensive relief system engineering solutions.

  • Design and analysis of Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) to prevent overpressure incidents.
  • Flare studies for the safe disposal of excess process fluids during emergencies.
  • Dispersion analysis to assess the potential impact of hazardous releases.

Safety Studies

Ingenero has decades of experience helping you ensure that your operations are the safest that they can be. We have carried out hundreds of studies in the following categories:

HAZOP
(Hazard and Operability Study)

A systematic review process to identify potential hazards and operational issues in a process or system.

HAZID
(Hazard Identification)

An initial assessment to identify potential hazards and risks in a project or process.

QRA
(Quantitative Risk Assessment)

A detailed analysis that quantifies risks and their probabilities, often used to prioritize safety measures.

SIL
(Safety Integrity Level)

A measure of safety system effectiveness to prevent or mitigate hazardous events.

LOPA
(Layer of Protection Analysis)

A method to assess the effectiveness of layers of protection and determine if they meet safety requirements.

Codename SECURUS

Ingenero proudly presents its advanced software tool for safety relief devices.

  • Centralised Repository: Accessible globally with strong access control.
  • Comprehensive Data Management: Stores extensive device and equipment information.
  • Project Preferences: Customisable upfront settings.
  • Manufacturer Sizing Coefficients: Simplifies device selection.
  • Extensive Chemical Database: Supports various scenarios.
  • Custom Component Definition: Accommodates different units of measurement.

Our tool provides robust analysis capabilities,which including:

  • Equipment Definition: Specify equipment and relief devices.
  • Scenario Flexibility: API or user-defined scenarios.
  • Calculations: Relief rates, sizing, hydraulics, AIV screening, and more.
  • Report Generation: Includes validation, backup, project documents, and detailed reports.

Learning Opportunities

In addition to our engineering services, we offer a variety of deep-dive learning opportunities, including a two-day [20 hour] Relief System Design course for companies as well as shorter seminars on specialized topics.

Broad Experience

Having invested more than 3 million man-hrs till date in analyzing processing facilities for overpressure protection across the globe, our experience shows than 25-30% of the relief devices have deficiencies. Uncovering and mitigating these deficiencies is critical to enhancing safety of operations.

100k

Relief devices validated and designed as per API 520/521 standards to comply with OSHA regulations

100

Refineries, Oil & Gas and Petrochemical facilities analyzed

80

Engineers with Pressure Relief Device analysis and evaluation experience

Software & Standards

We are experienced in a multitude of software & standards specified by clients and regulatory bodies

Experience With Various Processes

We have done Pressure Relief Analysis for a wide variety of processes and unit operations

  • Crude Units
  • Ethylena
  • Vacuum Unit
  • EDC/VCM
  • Fluidized Catalytic Cracking
  • Butadiene
  • Cokers
  • Clor-Alkeli
  • Aromatic Units
  • Cumene/Phenol
  • Reforming Units
  • Polyethylene
  • Isomerization
  • HDPE, LDPE
  • Hydrotreaters
  • LPG Terminals
  • SRU and TGU
  • Tank Farms
  • Amine Treatment & SWS
  • Boilers
  • Ammonia Terminals
  • Gas Gathering Stations
  • Alkylation
  • Lube Oil Additives
  • Gas Processing Plants

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