How Many Pressure Relief Devices (PSDs) Do you have venting to Atmosphere? Are They Safe?
Determining if the atmospheric release from a pressure relief device (PSD) is safe is good engineering practice and a requirement defined by OSHA and ASME. Relief devices that are not connected to a closed relief system (flare header, knock out pot, etc.) should have tailpipes to direct the relieving stream to a safe area. An…