WORKSHOP OVERVIEW ME120
Safety Relief Valve Inspection, Maintenance, Operation, Troubleshooting & Repair

 

Workshop Title 
Safety Relief Valve Inspection, Maintenance, Operation, Troubleshooting & Repair 

Workshop Date/ Venue
June 07-11, 2009/ Apartment 3301, Hilton Baynunah Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Workshop Reference
ME120

Workshop Duration/Credits 
Five days/3.0 CEUs

Workshop Description
A safety or pressure relief valve can be considered the most important single safety device on a boiler or pressure vessel. If it fails to function in the manner for which it was intended and an overpressure condition develops, the result could be catastrophic.

Like all mechanical devices, pressure relief valves require periodic maintenance and repair. To properly carry out repairs, it is essential that the work be done by trained personnel under controlled conditions, using proper parts and procedures.

This State-of-the-Art workshop is developed by The American “National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors”. The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors’ Executive Committee, realizing the importance of proper and adequate repair of safety relief valves, approved the issuance of a National Board Certificate of Authorization for Valve Repair and a “VR” stamp to qualified organizations. Such organizations are required to maintain a quality control system covering valve repairs and be able to adequately demonstrate this system. In addition, a committee was formed to develop administrative procedures and rules for the repair of valves. This committee recommended a workshop on valve repair to help ensure that those who carry out this work are capable and knowledgeable. Hence, don't blow off this chance to learn the latest information on pressure relief systems from the ones who developed the Standard of the Safety Relief Valves. This workshop is full of case studies, classroom exercises, and ready-to-use information.

The first four days of the workshop consist of valuable lectures on Safety Relief Valves. The last day (Day 5) will be a practical/hands-on training in our workshop in Mussafah, where participants will enjoy Testing of the valves that were Disassembled, Inspected and Assembled in class during the week.
 

Workshop Objectives
Upon the successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:-

• Know the requirements & guidelines for the “VR” accreditation program and become acquainted with the National Board Inspection Code and ASME PTC 25

• Review and employ the ASME Code Sections I and VIII and be able to explain the pressure relief valve operation

• Discover the development & application of pressure relief valves and be able to determine the installation requirements for pressure relief valves

• Recognize the operational malfunctions of pressure relief valves and become familiar with the testing facilities for pressure relief valves

• Understand pressure relief device certifications and be able to review & employ pressure relief valve repair procedure

• Gain in-depth knowledge with the method of nameplate data interpretation and be able to demonstrate the disassembly of pressure relief valves

• Review & improve the critical inspection, lapping & grinding, assembly, testing & sealing of safety relief valves

• Employ troubleshooting procedures for safety relief valves and be able to illustrate the process of nameplate stamping

• Learn calibration of safety relief valves and perform nondestructive examination for safety relief valves

• Conduct training & qualification of personnel and become familiar with the pilot operated pressure relief valves

• Determine the “VR” administrative rules & procedures and be able to carry-out the steps for obtaining the National Board “VR” stamp  

Training Methodology
This interactive training workshop includes the following training methodologies as a percentage of total tuition hours:-
50% Lectures
30% Workshops, Group Work & Practical Exercises
20% Videos & Software
 

Who Should Attend
This is a highly recommended workshop for:

• Federal and state regulatory personnel who oversee safety and environmental protection.

• Management, quality control and technical supervisory personnel involved in pressure relief valve repair

• Process Piping/Pipelines Engineers and Supervisors

• Pressure Vessels Engineers and Supervisors.

• Inspection and QA/QC Engineers

• Boilers and process plant equipment owners and operators.

• Maintenance personnel who inspect and install pressure relief devices.

• Engineers involved in plant turnaround and upgrade projects.

• Manufacturer technical sales representatives.
   

Workshop Certificate

1. Attendance Certificate: Haward Technology certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 75% of the total tuition hours of the workshop.

2. Competency Certificate: This certificate will be issued to every participant who successfully completed the whole workshop and passed the exams at the end of the workshop.
    

Workshop Accreditation
Haward Technology’s courses/workshops/seminars meet the professional certification and continuing education requirements for participants seeking Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in accordance with the rules & regulations of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET). IACET is an international authority that evaluates programs according to strict research-based criteria and guidelines. The CEU is an internationally accepted uniform unit of measurement in qualified courses of continuing education.

Haward Technology has been approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 1760 Old Meadow Road, Suite 500, McLean, VA 22102, USA. In obtaining this approval, Haward Technology has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard which are widely recognized as standards of good practice internationally. As a result of our Authorized Provider membership status, Haward Technology is authorized to offer IACET CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET 1-2007 Standard.

Haward Technology Middle East will award 3.0 CEUs (continuing Education Units) for participants who completed the total tuition hours of this program. One CEU is equivalent to ten Professional Development Hours (PDHs) or ten contact hours of the participation in and completion of Haward Technology programs. A permanent record of a participant’s involvement and awarding of CEU will be maintained by Haward Technology. Haward Technology will provide a copy of the participant’s CEU Transcript of Records upon request.

Workshop Fee
US $ 3,750 per Delegate. This rate includes Participant’s Pack (Folder, Manual, Hand-outs, etc.), buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in the workshop fees. However, any accommodation required can be arranged by Haward Technology at the time of booking.

Workshop Director
Mr. Thomas Tarbay, B.Sc. Mech. Eng., (USA)... More

Workshop Coordinator
Lily Hijazi, Tel: +971-2-44 88 301, Fax: +971-2-44 88 302, Email: lily@haward.org