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20、 Guide to life-cycle management of pressure relief systems EEMUA iv EEMUA Publication 208 Guide to life-cycle management of pressure relief systems EEMUA v Contents Foreword 1 1. Introduction . 3 2. Life-cycle Management Issues . 5 2.1 Introduction . 5 2.2 Relief System Design . 6 2.3 Installation a
21、nd Commissioning . 6 2.4 Operation and Maintenance 7 2.5 Modifications 7 2.6 Documentation . 7 3. Relief System Design and Specification 9 3.1 General . 9 3.2 Pressure System Analysis . 11 3.3 Relieving Devices 14 3.4 Sizing the Relieving Device 19 3.5 Specification and Selection of the Relieving De
22、vice . 21 3.6 Location and Layout: Safety Valves . 21 3.7 Disposal/Discharge Systems . 22 4. Installation and Commissioning . 25 4.1 Introduction . 25 4.2 Contract Management 25 4.3 Pre-commissioning Checks and other Actions 25 4.4 Post-Overhaul Commissioning . 29 4.5 Records . 30 4.6 Establishing I
23、nitial Safe Operating Periods 30 5. Operation and Maintenance 31 5.1 Introduction . 31 5.2 Operation 31 5.3 Maintenance and Inspection of Relief Devices 35 5.4 Maintenance Requirements for other Equipment and Devices . 45 6. Definitions and Abbreviations . 49 6.1 Definitions 49 6.2 Abbreviations 49
24、7. References . 51 7.1 References 51 7.2 Related Documents 51 Appendix A Example Specifications 52 Appendix B Limiting the Relief Load . 54 Appendix C Operation and Maintenance Checklists 56 EEMUA Publication 208 Guide to life-cycle management of pressure relief systems EEMUA vi Photographs Photo 1
25、Safety valve isolation by using isolation valves along with a key operated interlock system . 3 Photo 2 Safety valves showing local venting to atmosphere 11 Photo 3 Balanced bellows safety valve with local bonnet vent . 16 Photo 4 Typical example of a bursting disc . 18 Photo 5 Low pressure safety d
26、evices on refrigerated storage duty . 19 Photo 6 Steam drum safety valve discharge pipework showing inlet route to silencers . 23 Photo 7 Bursting disc and safety valve in series, with interspace vent and pressure gauge 28 Photo 8 Safety valve on steam duty showing vented bonnet, lift lever and disc
27、harge expansion chamber 31 Photo 9 Steam drum safety valves showing open bonnet style of construction. . 33 Photo 10 Steam safety valve showing butt welded inlet connection, and open bonnet construction 36 Photo 11 Safety valve on steam duty showing lift lever . 41 Photo 12 Steam drum discharge sile
28、ncers. . 47 Photo 13 Typical example of a storage tank vent 47 EEMUA Publication 208 Guide to life-cycle management of pressure relief systems EEMUA 1 Foreword The Publication provides advice on the full range of activities involved in the successful management of pressure relief systems. It also ai
29、ms to fill the gaps in the current design guides and provide assistance in interpreting some of the standards and code issues and topics that are known to cause difficulties. This Publication has been prepared as it is considered that there is currently no industry guide that addresses the primary a
30、spects of pressure relief system management throughout the full life-cycle from design through construction, commissioning and operation. It is applicable to any industry operating a pressure relief system and it is intended for use by those who have responsibility for any aspect of such systems. It
31、 provides an overall view of the management of pressure relief and links the design process with the operation and life-cycle issues which are the concern of plant management. The Publication does not attempt to set out detailed design and operating methodologies. These are available in Internationa
32、l and American standards and other industry documents, including EEMUA publications. In the absence of any specific company standards, the user is referred to the list of references in Chapter 7. These for the most part reflect industry best practice and provide some direction for addressing key are
33、as of design and installation. The intent of the Publication is to avoid repetition of advice that can be found in industry standards and codes. However, in important areas where guidance is lacking or does not exist, some suggested approaches are put forward based on the general practices of EEMUA
34、members. This Publication has been developed by the EEMUA Pressure Relieving Safety Systems Technical Committee from the experience and practices of its member companies in the petroleum, chemicals and power industries. Note: The photographs included are for illustrative purposes and are not indicat
35、ive of conformance with particular Codes and Standards. EEMUA Publication 208 Guide to life-cycle management of pressure relief systems EEMUA 2 EEMUA Publication 208 Guide to life-cycle management of pressure relief systems EEMUA 3 1. Introduction The pressure relief system serving a process unit or
36、 utility is the ultimate safety system for protecting against overpressure when other means of protection have failed. In its simplest form, it may consist of a single relief device protecting a pressure system and independently discharging a non-hazardous fluid to atmosphere. Alternatively, it may
37、be a complex, closed system into which a number of relief devices, each protecting a separate pressure system, discharge flammable or toxic fluids. These relief devices may discharge at varying rates and in different combinations in different overpressure scenarios. Unlike most process systems, and
38、irrespective of the degree of complexity, the performance of many relief systems cannot be fully proven in advance of a real event. Therefore, any deficiencies could go undetected for the life of the facility. It follows that the system should be designed, operated and maintained to ensure operation
39、al integrity appropriate to its critical role. EEMUA members have extensive experience in all aspects of relief system design, operation and maintenance in a number of different environments, and recognise the importance of a structured, rather than a fragmented, approach to the subject. This Public
40、ation is presented in a number of Chapters, each of which addresses key aspects of pressure relief system management. These are: Chapter 2 - management issues; Chapter 3 - design and specification; Chapter 4 - installing and commissioning; Chapter 5 - operation and maintenance. Photo 1 Safety valve
41、isolation by using isolation valves along with a key operated interlock system EEMUA Publication 208 Guide to life-cycle management of pressure relief systems EEMUA 4 EEMUA Publication 208 Guide to life-cycle management of pressure relief systems EEMUA 5 2. Life-cycle Management Issues 2.1 Introduct
42、ion This Chapter deals with general issues with respect to life-cycle management of pressure relief devices, including training and competency, and the need to manage adequately any of the processes of, and interfaces between, design, installation, operation, maintenance and subsequent modification.
43、 In order to ensure that the appropriate level of integrity is built into the system and sustained throughout its life, a visible management system is required which links and controls each of these activities. Design, operation and maintenance are interdependent aspects of the life-cycle and should
44、 not be treated as a series of fragmented, unrelated activities. A number of different parties are involved in this process, making it particularly important to manage the resulting interfaces. Whilst a safety valve or pressure relieving safety system may only be part of a new plant or project, it i
45、s essential to ensure that the correct level of attention is paid to these critical systems, and that in the process of procurement appropriate provisions are made to clarify responsibilities and for the adequate transfer of information and records. Organisations may adopt different strategies for:
46、procurement; construction; operations; maintenance. The parties involved may be wholly in-house or may involve contractors. It is incumbent on all such parties to ensure adequate records, communications and transfer of relevant information relating to such systems is maintained. This Publication hig
47、hlights those issues that need to be addressed whatever the contractual arrangements adopted. The management of pressure relief systems should be included as part of a formal overall management system, which defines the appropriate design and maintenance standards and operational procedures. Many re
48、lief-related incidents have been attributed to deficiencies in the design process. Managing the design process effectively is, therefore, an important area in ensuring the safety of the pressure system. A range of standards, codes and practices are available to the user to follow. They differ in det
49、ail and approach, and it is important that those selected are compatible and appropriate to a particular process. A company needs to decide on the ones most appropriate to their application and whether they need to be supplemented by company standards and procedures. To ensure a consistent approach, written procedures should be developed to control the important activities. The procedures should clearly define responsibilities for key activities and address the issues relating to the interfaces between different groups and
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