August 2021
Special Focus: Valves, Pumps and Turbomachinery
PSV sizing: An alternative solution to the homogeneous direct-integration method
Pressure safety valves (PSVs) are designed to protect personnel and plant properties from an overpressure occurrence in equipment or piping by relieving fluid to a safe location.
The Authors
Hossein Hojjati has more than 25 yr of industrial and academic experience. Working mostly in the oil and gas segments, Dr. Hojjati has been involved in the design of many conventional and SAGD upstream facilities, as well as natural gas plants. He graduated from Western University in Canada.
Behnaz Hojjati has more than 20 yr of research, industrial (EPC companies) and academic experience. Dr. Hojjati has received numerous acknowledgements and awards, including the Ontario Graduate Scholarship in Science and Technology (OGSST) and Industrial R&D Fellowships from the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council. She graduated from Western University in Canada.
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