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In Practical Applications and Sizing of Rupture Discs, you'll learn ...
- The principles governing the design, selection, sizing, and installation of rupture discs in pressure relief systems
- The application of ASME and API requirements to rupture disc design and overpressure protection
- The evaluation of rupture disc performance under varying operating conditions, fluid properties, and system configurations
- How to properly size rupture discs using recognized engineering methodologies for industrial pressure relief systems
Overview
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Credit: 3 PDH
Length: 39 pages
This course was developed to provide mechanical, chemical, and petroleum enineers with a practical, foundational understanding of rupture discs—specifically their design, selection, sizing, and installation. A cursory knowledge of pressurized process equipment is recommended but is not required to study this course.
In process industries, a pressure relief valve (PRV) is a mechanical device that opens to relieve excess pressure and then mechanically closes once normal conditions are restored; it is the standard workhorse of overpressure protection. The rupture disc, by contrast, is a critical component that serves as a one-time-use, non-reclosing alternative or as a protective barrier installed upstream of a PRV.
Because rupture discs rely on fundamental material failure mechanics rather than complex moving parts, they provide an excellent, straightforward introduction to relief system design. The discussion will move from the basic anatomy of the device to the technical nuances of the Manufacturing Design Range (MDR) and flow resistance calculations.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Why and where rupture discs are used
- The teminology assoicated with rupture discs
- Materials used to fabricate rupture discs
- Types of rupture discs
- ASME and API Code requirements
- System operational parameters
- Flow mechanics and system resistance
- Sizing methodologies
- Sizing formulas and calculations
- Installation, maintenance, and best practices
Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 25 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
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Preview a portion of this course before purchasing it.
Credit: 3 PDH
Length: 39 pages
