Pressure relief device standards and codes are usually followed in the petroleum industry for design of pressure relief valves and other pressure relief devices. A relief valve is commonly used to protect pressure vessels against damage from overpressure. Rupture devices are also sometimes used instead of pressure relief valves.
API RP 520 Part I
Sizing and Selection of Pressure-Relieving Devices (Pressure Safety Valves -PSVs or Pressure Relief Valves - PRVs) in Refineries
API RP 520 Part II
Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices (Pressure Safety Valves -PSVs or Pressure Relief Valves - PRVs) in Refineries
API RP 521
Pressure relieving and depressuring systems
API 526
Flanged Steel Pressure Relief Valves.
API 527
Seat Tightness of Pressure Relief Valves
API 2000
Venting Atmospheric and Low-Pressure Storage Tanks
ASME section I, section VIII
ASME B31.3
Petroleum Refinery Piping
ASME B16.5
Flanges & Flanged Fittings
