Flare, Blowdown and Pressure Relief Systems

Oil, Gas & Petroleum · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900

Overview

The Flares and Relief Systems Course offers a comprehensive understanding of pressure relief and flaring systems essential for the safe operation of oil and gas processing facilities. Designed for engineers and technical personnel, this course covers the principles, design standards, and operational requirements of systems that prevent overpressure conditions and ensure controlled gas release.

Learning Objectives

• Define potential overpressure relief scenarios in various plant systems
• Select and size appropriate pressure relieving devices for different applications
• Evaluate maintenance, testing, and certification requirements of relief devices
• Design and operate flare header systems considering fluid type, service conditions, and flow volumes
• Assess gas dispersion and thermal radiation aspects of flare system design
• Align system design with safety standards, operational needs, and environmental requirements

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for operations personnel, technical staff working on field production, and other professionals seeking to strengthen their capability in this area.

• Operations Personnel
• Technical Staff Working on Field Production
• Professionals in Oil & Gas

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: Knockout Drum

Day 2 — Possible Relief Scenarios

• Vessel and Tank Design
• Safety Implications
• Causes of Overpressure
• Overpressure Protection Philosophy Inherent Safety

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, 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,
• Seal Drums,

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
4–8 October 2026	Riyadh, KSA	Public	5 days	3,900
6–10 December 2026	Istanbul, Turkey	Public	5 days	4,500
21–25 December 2026	Kigali, Rwanda	Public	5 days	4,500

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum courses cover?

The portfolio spans the full value chain: upstream exploration, drilling and well control; midstream processing, pipelines and gas treatment; and downstream refining and petrochemicals — plus process safety management (PSM), HAZOP studies, corrosion control and plant operations. Trainers are practitioners from the sector.

Who should attend an oil, gas and petroleum course?

These courses suit process, production and petroleum engineers, plant and field operators and supervisors, maintenance and inspection staff, HSE and process safety professionals, and technical or commercial staff joining the sector from another industry.

How long are oil, gas and petroleum courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can oil, gas and petroleum training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa oil, gas and petroleum course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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