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TSV's vs. PSV's in regard to service & test requirements

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GetAtMeWolf

Mechanical
Sep 24, 2018
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CA
Hi, we're currently in the process of evaluating service intervals for PSV's throughout a facility which is located in New Brunswick, Canada. This is a CSA B51 jurisdiction and I have a good handle on the service / test / inspection requirements for PSV's in different services.

This site however does contain a fair amount of cryogenic piping and therefore has numerous Thermal Relief Valves (TSV's) throughout the site. From the service / test / inspection side of things, are these TSV's treated with the same blanket requirements as PSV's?

Thanks!

-Devin
 
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Generally in the oil & gas industry, the associated TSV's would be maintained under the same principles as Pressure-relief Valves, which is what they are. They are end of line overpressure protection devices whatever application or industry they are installed. For guidance refer to API-576 - Inspection of Pressure-relieving Devices and/or The NBIC (National Board Inspection Code) NB-23 partcularly Part 4 for Pressure Relief Devices (Note NB-23 is based on API-576).

FYI. There is a dedicated Safety/Relief Valve Forum in Eng-Tips.


*** Per ISO-4126, the generic term
'Safety Valve' is used regardless of application or design ***

*** 'Pressure-relief Valve' is the equivalent ASME/API term ***
 
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