Pressure Relief - Local Regulations

[spudton]

I'm looking for European equivalents of the API practices for relief valve sizing and installation in refineries. Does anyone know of a suitable resource?
Thanks.

 

[EGT01]

Spudton,

I don't have experience working with the EC but I'm always looking to expand my knowledge. You might find this of interest...

http://www.valve-world.net/srv/standards.asp

Here's a couple more...

http://www.hse.gov.uk/comah/sragtech/techmeasventsyst.htm

http://www.safetynet.de/

It will be interesting to see what those who have experience with the EC have to say.

Good Luck!

 

[Guidoo]

In Europe we also use API RP 520 and 521 for relief valve sizing and installation. These API standards are basically considered "International Standards".

 

[MortenA]

Well the PED DOES NOT contain a formula for sizing. Its actually referes to e.g. teh API520 for sizing. It mainly deals with the situations where a PSV is required.

Local laws may apply for each country especially for fired boilers and such i believe.

Bestregards

Morten

 

[EGT01]

I happened to find this link recently and thought I would post it just as an additional reference to other European codes/standards that might apply....

http://www.piping-toolbox.com/42_439.html