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Flare and Relief Systems: Design, Simulation, and Operation

Ensuring Safe Pressure Relief and Emission Control in Process Facilities

Flare and Relief Systems: Design, Simulation, and Operation
Course Schedule

CLASSROOM

22-26 Sep 2025
Dubai
$5,950
25-29 May 2026
Dubai
$5,950
21-25 Sep 2026
Dubai
$5,950

ONLINE

04-08 Aug 2025
Online
$3,950
01-05 Dec 2025
Online
$3,950
23-27 Mar 2026
Online
$3,950
03-07 Aug 2026
Online
$3,950
30 Nov-04 Dec 2026
Online
$3,950
Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

Flare and relief systems are critical safety components in oil, gas, and petrochemical industries. Their primary function is to manage overpressure situations by safely diverting excess gases from key process units and releasing them in a controlled, environmentally safe manner. However, flare systems that are poorly designed or mismanaged can lead to serious safety hazards, equipment failure, and regulatory non-compliance. The Flare and Relief Systems: Design, Simulation, and Operation training course equips engineers and technical professionals with a deep understanding of the principles, design factors, simulation methods, and operational best practices for flare and pressure relief systems. Participants will learn to assess system performance, apply effective mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with API, OSHA, and environmental regulations.

What are the goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the role and importance of flare and relief systems in process safety
  • Design and size relief devices and flare headers based on dynamic conditions
  • Perform simulations to assess system behavior under various scenarios
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies for safe operation
  • Ensure compliance with international standards and emission limits

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Process and Safety Engineers
  • Instrumentation and Control Engineers
  • Design and Facilities Engineers
  • Maintenance and Reliability Engineers
  • HSE Professionals and Compliance Officers
  • Operations and Technical Staff involved in plant safety systems

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

The Course Content

Day One: Fundamentals of Flare and Relief Systems
  • Purpose and function of relief and flare systems
  • Types of pressure relief devices (PRVs, rupture disks, valves)
  • Introduction to flare system components and layout
  • Overview of applicable standards (API 521, ASME, OSHA, EPA)
Day Two: Relief Valve Sizing and Selection
  • Causes of overpressure and relief scenarios
  • Calculating required relief rates for different cases (fire, blocked outlet, thermal expansion)
  • Relief valve selection and set pressure determination
  • API 520 guidelines and relief system documentation
Day Three: Flare System Design and Piping Considerations
  • Flare header design: pipe sizing, pressure drop, velocity limits
  • Knockout drum sizing and configuration
  • Stack height, radiation, and dispersion considerations
  • Steam and air-assisted flares, smokeless operation
Day Four: Dynamic Simulation and System Behavior Analysis
  • Tools for modeling flare and relief systems (e.g., Aspen HYSYS Dynamics, Flarenet)
  • Dynamic simulation of pressure relief scenarios
  • Impact of simultaneous relief loads and backpressure analysis
  • System integrity and thermal effects
Day Five: Operations, Maintenance, and Environmental Compliance
  • Monitoring flare system performance
  • Maintenance and inspection requirements
  • Flaring reduction strategies and flare gas recovery systems
  • Case studies of system failures and mitigation plans

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training