The Most Common PRV MI Program Finding

By Chad Patschke, CPSA, Principal at Ethos Process Safety Solutions. Ethos Process Safety Solutions, February 16, 2022

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This brief video addresses the most common relief valve MI program finding when we do audits and assessments. We share the specific references in API RP 576 Inspection of Pressure-Relieving Devices, which is the key recognized and generally accepted good engineering practice (RAGAGEP) used for pressure relief system inspection, testing, and maintenance.

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Posted by John Harville on March 22, 2022

A very good reminder....thanks Chad. Log in or register to read the rest of this comment.

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