An intensive professional development training course on
PSV Fundamentals and PSV Test Bench Operations
Ensuring Safe Operations through Best Practices in Relief Systems
Why Choose PSV Fundamentals and PSV Test Bench Operations Training Course?
Pressure Safety Valves (PSVs) are the first line of defense against overpressure incidents in industrial systems. These critical components are essential in protecting equipment, processes, and personnel by safely releasing excess pressure when thresholds are breached. However, for PSVs to function correctly and reliably, engineers and technicians must have a solid grasp of their fundamental principles, correct selection and sizing, and precise calibration procedures.
This PSV Fundamentals Training course is designed to build a comprehensive understanding of PSV operation, covering all stages—from specification and installation to maintenance and testing. It also emphasizes regulatory compliance with international standards such as API, ASME, and ISO, ensuring participants are equipped to meet industry expectations.
In addition, the course delves deeply into PSV Test Bench Operations, offering hands-on instruction in valve calibration, set pressure testing, leak checks, lift verification, and documentation. Real-world demonstrations and practical exercises will give participants the confidence to perform PSV testing procedures using modern test bench equipment with a focus on accuracy, repeatability, and audit readiness.
By bridging theoretical foundations with hands-on applications, this PSV Test Bench Operations Course empowers professionals to enhance plant safety, reduce the likelihood of pressure-related failures, and align maintenance protocols with best-in-class industry practices.
What are the Goals?
By the end of this PSV Fundamentals and PSV Test Bench Operations Training Course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the working principles and functional importance of Pressure Safety Valves
- Differentiate PSV types and select appropriate valves based on process specifications
- Apply global codes and standards (API 520/521, ASME Section VIII, ISO 4126) in PSV planning and inspection
- Perform valve sizing and set pressure calculations accurately
- Conduct effective installation and commissioning checks for PSVs
- Execute PSV calibration, test bench operations, and lift tests
- Document test results and maintenance procedures in compliance with audit requirements
- Troubleshoot and resolve common PSV performance issues
Who is this Training Course for?
This PSV Test Bench Operations Course is ideal for technical personnel involved in the maintenance, design, testing, and inspection of pressure safety valves and critical pressure systems. It will be highly valuable to:
- Mechanical Engineers and Process Engineers
- Maintenance Engineers and Reliability Professionals
- Safety Engineers and HSE Officers
- Quality Control and Inspection Teams
- Valve Calibration and Service Technicians
- Instrumentation and Rotating Equipment Specialists
How will this Training Course be Presented?
This AZTech training course integrates proven adult learning methodologies to ensure maximum engagement and knowledge retention. Delivery will include:
- Interactive instructor-led presentations with real-time Q&A
- Live demonstrations of PSV test bench operations and calibration
- Group discussions on troubleshooting scenarios and operational challenges
- Visual aids such as test bench schematics, checklists, and calibration tools
- Practical workshops simulating valve sizing, test setup, and documentation procedures
Participants will leave this course with both the theoretical background and practical skills to manage PSVs with confidence, ensuring compliance, safety, and system reliability.
The Course Content
- Role in process safety & typical applications
- Types: conventional, balanced bellows, pilot-operated
- PSV sizing basics and backpressure effects
- Group calculation exercises
- API 520/526, ASME VIII, ISO 4126 overview
- Correct installation practices to avoid chatter & blowdown issues
- Managing cold differential test pressures
- Workshop: reviewing real plant layouts
- Causes of PSV leakage, seat damage, and flutter
- Developing PM programs for PSVs
- Troubleshooting case studies
- Introduction to calibration rigs and test equipment
- Step-by-step on test bench setup and blowdown recording
- Demonstration of lift tests, seat tightness, and set pressure verification
- Test reports and audit-ready documentation
- Preparing for regulatory inspections
- Group simulation: design a PSV maintenance & testing program
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
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