PRD Expert System

Overview

The PRD (Pressure Relief Device) Expert System is configured to assist in the management of clients’ pressure relief devices. This expert system has been configured to allow storage of each PRDs general, design and process data, as well as display each PRD’s inspection history. A PRD inspection plan is automatically calculated following a PRD criticality assessment.

Codes / Standards

N/A

Asset Types

Asset Type

Description

PRD

Pressure Relief Device

PVRD

Pressure Vacuum Relief Device

Asset Information

Asset Information

Description

Assigned to Type(s)

PRD General Information

General PRD information including tag no., location, associated pipework etc.

PRD, PVRD

PRD Design Data

Valve and body trim data. Sizing basis data.

PRD, PVRD

PRD Process Data

Fluid type and state, pressure, temperature, liquid, and vapor data.

PRD, PVRD

PRD Inspection History

Last inspection data, count of defaults etc.

PRD, PVRD

PRD Criticality Assessment

Criticality, consequence, and confidence grading including justifications.

PRD, PVRD

PRD Inspection Plan

Criticality assessment result, calculated and approved inspection plan (intervals, last inspection date and next recommended date plus overrides).

PRD, PVRD

Risk Models

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Inspection / Maintenance Events

Event Type

Description

Assigned to Type(s)

PRD Inspection

PRD Inspection form - As-received condition and initial test results, strip down internal condition, final test data after overhauling/repairs.

PRD, PVRD

PRD Change Out

Used when the PRD has been changed out. Includes the reason for change out plus serial number removed and installed.

PRD, PVRD

Traffic Lights

Note

Traffic Lights are currently not distributed with the Expert System.

Dashboards / Reports

Event Type

Description

PRD overview

For each PRD asset, this report displays general PRD information, inspection history, criticality assessment, risk chart and the inspection plan.