The Pressure Relief Valve Repair Seminar is geared toward inspectors, quality control personnel, and supervisors, and covers the inspection, assembly, and repair of pressure relief valves. Also reviewed during this training is the National Board VR Accreditation Program as well as the T/O mark for the inservice testing of pressure relief valves.

Students gain practical knowledge on preparing quality control programs, repair and alteration rules, qualifications and use of standard welding procedures, basic codes of construction, and compliance with jurisdictional requirements.

Learning Outcomes

• Describe the National Board "VR" Certification Program
• Define NBIC, ASME, and PTC 25 requirements
• Describe installation and operation of pressure relief valves
• Recognize and differentiate between pilot-operated and spring loaded pressure relief valves
• Calculate nameplate capacities and evaluate device certifications
• Describe hands-on repair
• Describe assembly and disassembly of pressure relief valves
• Perform critical inspections
• Evaluate lapping and grinding methods
• Evaluate setting, testing, and sealing processes
• Evaluate welding and NDE methods
• Assess training and qualification of personnel
• Understand Quality Control Systems

Seminar Pre-Work

Seminar Reference Materials

Criteria for Successful Completion

• actively participate in classroom assignments,
• have a minimum attendance of 90%, and
• achieve a 70% or higher on the final examination.