API 576 - Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices

  • Course Code
    APIQ-023

API 576 - Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices

  • API RP 576 is designed to provide delegates with a detailed and up-to-date overview of pressure-relieving devices inspection in accordance with API 576. It covers the recommended practice that describes the inspection and repair practices for automatic pressure-relieving devices commonly used in the oil and petrochemical industries. As a guide to the inspection and repair of these devices in the user’s plant, it is intended to ensure their proper performance. 
  • During API RP 576 course, participants will be able to describe the plugging and sticking, misapplication of materials, improper location, history or identification and rough handling; the improper differential between operating and set pressures, improper discharge piping test procedures and improper handling, installation and selection of rupture disks; the inspection and testing of pressure relieving devices; the shop inspection and overhauling, visual on-stream inspection, inspection frequency and time of inspection; and the records and reports, its objectives, responsibilities, sample records and report systems.

Learning Outcomes

    Upon the successful completion of this course, each participant will be able to:

    • Inspect pressure relieving devices in accordance with the international standard API 576
    • Recognize the dimensional characteristics of pressure-relief valves as well as the operational characteristics of system and device pressures
    • Discuss pressure-relief devices including pressure-relief valve, safety valve, relief valve, safety-relief valve, conventional and balanced safety-relief valve, pilot operated pressure relief valve, pressure and vacuum vent valve and rupture disk device
    • Analyze the causes of improper performance of pressure relieving devices in corrosion, damaged seating surfaces, failed spring, improper setting and adjustment
    • Describe plugging and sticking, misapplication of materials, improper location, history or identification and rough handling
    • Determine improper differential between operating and set pressures, improper discharge piping test procedures and improper handling, installation and selection of rupture disks
    • Inspect and test pressure relieving devices in a professional manner
    • Carryout shop inspection and overhauling, visual on-stream inspection, inspection frequency and time of inspection

Course Contents

    • Dimensional Characteristics of Pressure-Relief Valves    
    • Characteristics (System Pressures, Device Pressures)
    • Pressure-Relieving Devices
    • Pressure-relief Valve 
    • Safety Relief Valve
    • Balanced Safety
    • Pilot-Operated
    • Pressure-relief Valve
    • Rupture Disk Device
    • Causes of Improper Performance
    • Misapplication of Materials
    • Improper Location, History or Identification
    • Rough Handling
    • Improper Differential between Operating & Set Pressures
    • Improper Discharger Piping Test Procedures
    • Improper Handling, Installation & Selection of Rupture Disks
    • Inspection & Testing
    • Shop Inspection/Overhaul
    • Visual On-stream Inspection
    • Inspection Frequency
    • Time of Inspection

Our Methodology

    • Make coaching and monitoring innovative and using modern
    • Media training also using on the go training by using interactive means and focusing on
    • The exercises, practical applications and real situations study
    • Live delivery method, instructor-led training
    • Experienced consultant, trainers, and professional
    • Qualified trainer with high-level experience

Attendance Reports

    • Send daily attendance reports to training departments
    • Send full attendance report to training dep. by the end of the course
    • Attend 100 % from the course days also provide daily
    • Issue attendance certificate for participant who attend minimum 80% from the course duration

Pre/Post Reports

    • Pre- assessment before starting training
    • Post assessment after finishing training
    • Full report for the difference between Pre-& Post assessment

Who Should Attend

    • Process, piping, pipelines and pressure vessels engineers and supervisors
    • Inspection and QA & QC engineers, boilers and process plant
    • Equipment owners, maintenance staff who inspect and install pressure relief devices
    • Engineers involved in plant turnaround and upgrade projects
Date City Venue Language Price Status Register
24 Aug 28 Aug - 2025 Cairo 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 24300 Planned Register
24 Aug 28 Aug - 2025 Dubai 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 24300 Planned Register
31 Aug 04 Sep - 2025 Manama 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 24300 Planned Register
28 Sep 02 Oct - 2025 Al Khobar 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 21000 Planned Register
19 Oct 23 Oct - 2025 Cairo 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 24300 Planned Register
19 Oct 23 Oct - 2025 Dubai 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 24300 Planned Register
26 Oct 30 Oct - 2025 Al Khobar 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 21000 Planned Register
30 Nov 04 Dec - 2025 Manama 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 24300 Planned Register
14 Dec 18 Dec - 2025 Al Khobar 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 21000 Planned Register
21 Dec 25 Dec - 2025 Cairo 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 24300 Planned Register
21 Dec 25 Dec - 2025 Dubai 5 Stars Hotel English SAR 24300 Planned Register