PSV and Flare Analysis – New Cryogenic Gas Processing Plant

Performed relief device and system sizing requirements for a new cryogenic gas processing plant

Vega Oil and Gas Consulting worked with the Engineering Procurement Company to perform the engineering analyses and assist in developing specifications for relief devices and the system.

  • Identified overpressure scenario analysis
  • Quantified required relief rate for each applicable overpressure scenarios
  • Developed global overpressure scenario analysis
  • Proposed inlet and outlet piping limitations to meet API 520/521 criteria.
  • Prepared PSV datasheets for procurement.
  • Analyzed flare header design (sub-headers and header size / length)
  • Performed knockout drum (KOD) sizing analysis
  • Performed flare radiation analysis to determine placement of flare at the site.



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