Flares and Relief Systems: Efficient Design, Safe Operation and Maintenance - SMRP Certification

Mechanical, Maintenance & Reliability · 5 Days · Public · Accredited by SMRP · From USD 4,500

Overview

This Flares and Relief Systems training course provides a comprehensive overview of relief and flare systems for oil & gas processing facilities. This course begins with defining the need for pressure control (over and under pressure protection), continues with the key engineering and design aspects including code considerations and concludes with selecting and defining the components of a relief flare system. The material presented is applicable to onshore field production facilities, pipelines, gas plants, terminals and offshore production facilities.

Learning Objectives

• Defining the possible relief scenarios
• Commonly used pressure-relieving devices, selection and sizing
• Operational considerations of maintenance, testing, certification, and disposal of fluids
• Designing and operating relief and flare header systems considering fluid characteristics, service conditions, volumes, gas dispersion, and radiation

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for personnel, engineers, operations personnel, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.

• Personnel
• Engineers
• Operations Personnel
• Maintenance Personnel

Course Outline

Day 1 — Typical Flare and Relief System

• Purpose of relief and flare systems
• Principle of process relief devices and process design of relief systems
• Overview of typical relief and flare systems
• Key components including:

Day 2 — Possible Relief Scenarios

• Vessel and Tank Design
• Safety implications
• Causes of overpressure
• Overpressure protection philosophy

Day 3 — Operational Considerations of Maintenance, Testing, Certification and Fluid Disposal

• Codes and standards including good practices
• Environmental considerations
• Radiation considerations
• Purge gas

Day 4 — Determining Set / Relieving Pressures to Meet Safety and Code Requirements

• Liquids, Pressure and Hydraulic relief
• Flow of Liquids
• Reynolds number, the pressure drop in pipes
• Compressible flow

Day 5 — Selection and Sizing of Key Components

• Safety and relief valve types,
• Application and sizing of common relief devices
• Selection and sizing of key components:
• Knockout drums,

Accreditation

Accredited by SMRP. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
25–29 October 2026	Al-Khobar, KSA	Public	5 days	4,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flares and Relief Systems accredited?

Yes. Flares and Relief Systems is accredited by SMRP. Delegates who complete the course receive an SMRP-accredited certificate issued through Al-Khobraa, a Saudi-registered training provider.

How long is Flares and Relief Systems?

Flares and Relief Systems runs over 5 days. The exact dates and start city for every confirmed session are listed in the dates section on this page.

How much does Flares and Relief Systems cost?

The fee for Flares and Relief Systems is USD 4,500 per delegate. Each confirmed session shows its own fee on this page, and in-house delivery for a team is quoted separately. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support.

Where is Flares and Relief Systems held, and can I attend online?

Confirmed classroom sessions run in Al-Khobar and Istanbul. A live virtual classroom can be arranged on request.

Can Flares and Relief Systems be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Flares and Relief Systems can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the wider GCC, with the content, dates and language tailored to your team. Contact Al-Khobraa for a quotation.

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