Process OperationsFlaring, Venting & Purging – OTFVP

Flaring, Venting & Purging – OTFVP

SKU: OTFVP00CEN
Duration: 1.00 Hr

Industrial process operations produce many different types of useful products. In many cases, however, these operations also produce waste materials that must either be recovered for reuse or safely discarded. Although waste materials may be solids, liquids, or gases, this course focuses on waste gases. Specific attention is directed to how waste gases are removed from process systems and safely disposed of.

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Learning Objectives

Topic I: General Considerations

  • Describe some considerations for handling waste gases.
  • Explain how a relief system can remove waste gas. Topic II: Venting
  • Describe conditions that require venting.
  • Describe various types of vents.
  • Describe work practices that help ensure the safe venting of equipment and vessels. Topic III: Purging
  • Explain why nitrogen and fuel gas are used for purging.
  • Describe two methods used to purge vessels and equipment.
  • Explain what inerting is and why and how it is done.
  • Describe safety concerns and operator responsibilities associated with purging. Topic IV: Flare System
  • Describe safety considerations associated with flaring.
  • Describe the main components and the basic operation of a flare. Topic V: Flare Operations
  • Describe typical operator responsibilities associated with a flare system startup.
  • Describe some typical control room operator responsibilities associated with normal flare operation.
  • Describe typical outside operator responsibilities associated with normal flare operation.
  • Identify some abnormal flare operating conditions and describe typical operator responsibilities for handling them.
  • Describe basic operator responsibilities associated with a flare shutdown.

    • Specs

    Course Level Intermediate
    Languages English
    Compatibility Audio, Video, MobileReady

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