Re: PRV''s & hydrotesting vent and drain placement in oil pieline offsite facilities.

From: <elie>
Date: Wed Mar 28 2007 - 19:55:00 EDT


Hi Elias:

   1.) Read API RP 521 - Guide for Pressure-Relieving and - Depressuring Systems Section 3.14 Hydraulic Expansion.

   2.) Vent/drains are the same for hydrotesting most of the times.

   Elie AlTawil, Sr. Mech Engr, Denver CO USA.

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   Hi everyone!!!
The following issues trouble my mind
1) Are there any rules of thumb concerning the placement of thermal relief valves in an oil pipeline facility? My process collegues suggested the following " ...PRV's have to be installed in piping sections longer than 30 m or greater than 1000lt when they may be blocked between block valves...." Is this clause valid? 2)I 'm aware the process drains and vent are placed at the lowest and highest point accordingly. Are there any guidilines for the placement of hydrotesting vent and drains?
Thank you in advance
Elias

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