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Srvspeq Lite Software: Consolidated Pressure Relief Valve Sizing and Configurator User Manual
Srvspeq Lite Software: Consolidated Pressure Relief Valve Sizing and Configurator User Manual
Srvspeq Lite Software: Consolidated Pressure Relief Valve Sizing and Configurator User Manual
Version
1.0
Last Update
Created by
Alfredo Castravelli
Last Modified by
Alfredo Castravelli
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 5
2. System Requirements, Download and Installation ................................................... 5
3. Getting Started with SRVSpeQ Functions .................................................................... 6
3.1 Menu Bar ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
3.2 Project Functions: create, edit and manage projects ................................................................................ 7
3.3 Add, edit and manage line items ......................................................................................................................11
3.4 Library ...........................................................................................................................................................................13
3.5 Dynamic Searching Feature................................................................................................................................17
3.6 Set SRVSpeQ under your preferences ............................................................................................................18
3.7 Reports to generate technical documentation ..........................................................................................20
3.8 Reports Examples ....................................................................................................................................................21
1. Introduction
SRVSpeQ software is designed to size, select and configure Consolidated Safety and Safety Relief valves
from GE. This manual provides for an overview of functionalities and describes the process to be followed to
size a safety relief valve with the SRVSpeQ software.
This manual is not intended to be a guide or training for the use of a safety relief valve. That requires the
product, codes and standard knowledge as well as understanding of physics and process. All the processes
described here assume that you are familiar with codes, standards, products and terminology.
Channel Connect www.gefptconnect.com Portal available to GE's Channels and GE's internals under
section Online Tools/ SRVSpeQ
Once the program is installed, a shortcut to the desktop on the taskbar is created; both launch the program.
Project List
Item List
Add
Create a new project. Once the functionality is recalled, a form with project data appears for user entry.
Information flagged with a red asterisk * is mandatory.
Save
Save project. (The same function appears on right bottom after clicking Add.)
List
Lists existing projects (the screen appears at Startup). Note that the project grid has a check box on the left
side for selecting a project.
Selection
checkbox
By clicking one of the projects listed, the SRVSpeQ program shows the list of the items pertaining to project
selected.
This screen also allows you to manage project information data by editing or deleting the project using two
buttons located on the right side.
Edit / Delete project button
Copy
This function copies a project and is enabled only after project selection. (The checkbox is on the left side.)
Delete
This function deletes a project and is enabled only after project selection. (The checkbox is on the left side.)
Filters
This function filters existing project database findings specified by given parameters. When recalled, a menu
appears with three parameters to be configured:
Exit
This function exits from the program.
For quick access, major functions of the Project Menu are reported on the second row of the Menu Bar.
Those refer to the same functions in the Project dropdown menu.
Double Click
Once a project is recalled, the first screen to appear is the Project Information tab, which can be edited.
Save
This function saves the current line item and is enabled only when a line item is selected.
Copy
This function copies and pastes as the last item the current line item and is enabled only when a line item is
selected.
Delete
This function deletes the current line item and is enabled only when a line item is selected.
Freeze/Unfreeze
These functions are not enabled for the Lite version.
Import Template
This function imports a template previously created with the Quick Size function.
Once recalled, a pop-up menu appears recalling a list of existing templates. The template to be imported
must be selected through the left check box, then imported through the Import button.
Cancel
This option is used to cancel the selected line item. A canceled item is visible in the project but does not
appear in print. This option is used for items on hold from the customer. Note that the message below will
appear:
3.4 Library
Library allows to save templates as complete valves (see paragraph 3.2, Quick Size Template) or as Notes to
be associated with single items that can be stored and recalled.
Notes Library
A Note is a free-text description shown on a data sheet that can be saved as a template to be used for
different items or projects. Once the Notes Library is recalled, the following screen appears:
Under the field Enter New Note, you may fill the free text you want as the template. Once texted and saved,
the system shows a line template with a description.
Each note can be viewed by recalling the View Note button on the right side. The Delete button allows you to
delete a previously saved item note.
View Note
Delete Note
Then edit the description and Save. The sizing note will appear edited.
Template
A template is a valve that is already configured and can be added to a specific project.
A template can be created to the Quick Size function under the Project menu and also from the Template
menu that appears as follows:
Each saved template can be copied to the current project (quote), edited or deleted through three buttons on
the right side of each template line.
Copy
Template to
Quote
Edit Template
Delete
Template
Series
Product
Sizing Method
From Date (Calendar appears)
To Date (Calendar appears)
Once all data is entered, the Find button allows you to filter out the template under the above conditions.
Add (Template)
This function recalls the same Quick Size function under the Project menu.
This searching feature allows you to search data within the database and changes the type of search if
youre at the Project or Item level.
If on the Project level (e.g., you are not yet working in a specific project, but are visualizing the project list),
searching filters are:
Project Number
Project Name
Date
Client
If you are within a specific project, searching features are:
Tag No.
Description
Results allow editing of additional data:
User
These are the general user preferences and apply on all projects.
Project
Project preferences are defaults that override the user preferences and will applied for the specific/current
project only.
User preferences are defaulted to project preferences whenever a new project is created.
It is strongly recommended that you set user preferences at least for the most common UOM; this will allow
for quick data entry.
Tip: Use tab on keyboard. The SRVSpeQ software will navigate from the first dropdown menu on the top left to
the bottom. Use the arrow keys to change the selection on the dropdown menu.
My Settings
This panel allows you to save the user information that will be displayed on documentation generated by the
SRVSpeQ software. It is strongly recommended that you populate this.
Project No.
This dropdown menu allows you to select a specific project and appears pre-populated with the current
project if recalled from the project and not from the Main Menu.
Line No.
To select multiple line items listed sequentially, select the starting line item and, holding the Shift key, click on
the line item to indicate the end of selection. To select multiple line items not in a sequence, click on the first
line item and, holding the Ctrl key, click on the other line items that are required.
Reports
Select All will select all reports, while checking individual reports will select only those chosen.
Print Layout
Export
The Export button allows you to save in various formats (Excel, Word, PDF). However, a more immediate
button, Export to PDF Book, allows you to generate a PDF document in a more direct way.
Drawing
Calculation Sheet
This contains the equation used for sizing as well as the numerical results from that equation.
When a line item is added, the SRVSpeQ program shows a screen with four tabs:
Item Data
Item Defaults
Sizing & Selection
Drawings
Each tab has a green or red point.
The green point indicates that user intervention is not required; the red point indicates that you must
complete actions or that you have pending actions to take before validating sizing and selections.
The SRVSpeQ program shows as default the Sizing & Selection screen.
Notes has a similar box in the Sizing & Selection screen. However, a different text can be added and, if both
Notes are populated, the SRVSpeQ program will report both Notes on the Sizing & Selection Report.
Tip: Use tab on keyboard. The SRVSpeQ program will navigate from the first dropdown menu on the top left to
the bottom. Use the arrow keys to change the selection on the dropdown menu.
General Information
Valve Data
Service Conditions
Fluid Data
Next, proceed with BOM and additional configurations.
Tip: Use the tab on the keyboard. The SRVSpeQ program will navigate from the first dropdown menu on the
top left to the bottom. Use the arrow keys to change the selection on the dropdown menu.
Qty.
This indicates the quantity of valves, and is a numeric field only.
P & ID No.
This is a free text field and indicates the P & ID number provided by the customer.
Location
This is a free text field and indicates the location provided by the customer.
Sizing Method
Possible options are:
ASME I
ASME VIII
DIERS API 520
The system will filter out the available valve selection and, for DIERS, the Fluid Data to match the Sizing
Method with the valve series:
ASME I
(Gas /Vapour)
Sizing Method
Product Line
ASME VIII
(Liquid / Gas / Vapour)
1900/P
1900
1900
1700
19000
19000
2700
3900
3900
1811
2900
2900
1511
4900
4900
1541
1982
1543
1700
2900-40
2700
3500
1811
1511
1541
1543
IBR Verification
This check box enables verification according to Indian Boiler Regulation.
This section varies according to the Sizing Method previously selected, as an option may not be available.
The option not available appears to be grey shaded.
Option available:
Valve Series
This defines the available valve series according to the Sizing Method.
Valve Design
This defines the available design option based on the valve series:
Product Line
Design Options
Product Line
1900/P
Conventional
1900/P
1900
Conventional
1900
19000
Conventional
19000
2900
Conventional
2900
All Others
Note: After you have selected a series and design, if you change the valve series, the SRVSpeQ software will
default the design option to Conventional.
P/T Rating
This defines the Rating Standard on which the rating check is performed. The options are ASME or API when
available:
Product Line
P / T Rating Options
1900 / 3900
ASME
All Others
ASME
API
Orifice Calculation
This defines Orifice Calculation options, which are ASME or API when available:
Product Line
1900 / 3900
ASME
All Others
ASME
API
Material Option
1700 / 3500
Pressure
This defines the pressure values and relevant UOM to size a valve. Based on the definition below, the
SRVSpeQ software makes a consistency check, giving feedback in case some entered data does not match
the expected value.
Note: Unit of Measure is dynamic and converts values in to different unit. Example, if you put 1 bar than
change UOM to psig, system will turn it automatically to 14.5 psig.
Operating Pressure: Gauge pressure to which the valve normally is subjected in service
Set Pressure: Gauge pressure for which the safety valve has been adjusted to open under service
conditions
Superimposed Max: Maximum value of back pressure, e.g., maximum pressure in the discharge before
valve opens
Note: To set Constant Superimposed, define minimum pressure value. To set Variable Superimposed, define
minimum/maximum pressure value and/or maximum pressure value.
Temperature
Operating Temperature: The temperature the valve is normally subjected to while in service
Relieving Temperature: The temperature of fluid at discharge
Design Temperature: Maximum allowable temperature
Calculation of Saturated Steam Temps
The utility calculates the Operating, Relieving and Design Temperature of saturated steam based on the
Operating, Set and MAWP Pressures.
Note: This tool is independent from Fluid Data defined; check that Steam is selected.
Capacity
Area (Area value and UOM is required)
Note that the SRVSpeQ software can oversize the value required through a setting in the Item Defaults tab
(see paragraph 4.2).
The form depends on Fluid State in Fluid Data, so Environmental factor, Latent Heat or % Wetted Surface
Area are enabled only if required by the fluid status (gas/liquid) in Normal and Fire State condition.
Those conditions must be set on the Fluid Data form.
Vessel Type
It can be cylindrical or spherical.
Vessel Area
This method is an alternative to the Vessel Dimension form. Total area must be entered.
Vessel Dimension
This method allows for entering the Vessel Geometric data:
Units
Diameter
Length (seam to seam, so hemispherical or ellipsoidal flat ends height are not to be accounted)
Height above ground
Percentage full (liquid height from bottom of vessel)
Position (vertical/horizontal)
Vessel ends (flat/hemispherical/ellipsoidal)
Once entered, the SRVSpeQ software will calculate the Vessel Area.
Fire Protection
Available options are Yes or No.
In case of Vessel Fire Sizing, capacity is not allowed (the system will size the SRV based on vessel and not on
capacity) and state of fluid after fire is required for liquids.
1B.
Two-phase system (highly subcooled2 liquid and either non-condensable gas, condensable
vapor or both) enters PRV and does not flash.
Example: Highly subcooled propane and nitrogen enters PRV and the propane does not flash.
A non-condensable gas is a gas that is not easily condensed under normal process conditions. Common
non-condensable gases include air, oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and
hydrogen sulfide.
The term highly subcooled is used to reinforce that the liquid does not flash passing through the PRV.
4.3.7 Size
Clicking the Size button will have the SRVSpeQ program run the calculation of the valve, sizing it under the
product line defined in Valve Series with best size matching process conditions.
Valve Size can be different than required in Valve Data/Size if capacity is not matched.
At sizing of the valve, SRVSpeQ will recall a new screen, Select Accessories and Option.
This screen appears after sizing is performed and shows the valve sized according to data you entered.
Note: Configure step also is required.
The Model No. is not populated until the valve is fully configured. Tag No. and Set Pressure indicated here are
the only information that cannot be set on this screen; you must go back to Sizing & Selection and change
values.
Sizing Notes is a free text note that can be entered here (see also paragraph 4.1).
Multi-valve Sizing
This option allows for multi-valve sizing. There is no mandate in Section VIII that requires the use of multiple
relieving devices, but in some applications the required capacity to be relieved may be too much for a single
relieving device.
Then, a list of suitable orifices associated to their relevant discharge values appears.
Once the orifice is selected, the selection screen appears again, asking you to enter the information of the
second valve having the process repeated. Note that the Tag No. here can be edited.
The SRVSpeQ software calculates the Capacity for the current valve and the Total Actual Capacity.
Tip:Valve Configuration shows the Configuration required by Sizing and allows you to change Type, Rating
and Facing if further modification is required. The SRVSpeQ software also reports Capacity, Area and Orifice
Size.
The Variables calculations are informational only.
This screen allows you to select options allowable for the sized series. This screen is dynamic, and only
applicable options will appear.
4.4.4 Errors/Warnings
This screen shows warnings and errors from sizing.
When multiple options exist under the same construction class (see Piston O-Ring Material on the above
screen), first enter the value before accepting BOM.
Note: Accept BOM step also is required.
Once BOM is accepted, the system will return the Model No. in the Select Accessory and Option screen.
4.6 Drawings
The SRVSpeQ program can preview drawings at Item level, having details of the Main valve, Pilot (if any) and
Schematic.
The Print button allows for exporting in PDF.
Message Description
Resolution
Per API 520, only the amount of the vessel within 25' of grade
is required to be fire-protected. Therefore, based upon the
value in the Height Above Grade field, no valve is required for
this application.
ID No
Message Description
Resolution
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
The set pressure exceeds the limit for the required heat
exchanger. Please reduce the set pressure and resize.
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
ID No
Message Description
Resolution
25
26
27
For this set pressure and relieving temperature, the fluid state
is flashing (two-phase) in the valve outlet. The built-up
backpressure due to the flashing may cause the selection of a
bellows/BP design.
28
29
30
31
32
The required valve pressure class exceeds the limit of 600# for
the Cryogenic Trim design.
33
34
35
36
37
ID No
Message Description
Resolution
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
Only lb/hr and kg/hr may be used for capacity units on Steam.
Change UOM.
49
50
51
ID No
Message Description
Resolution
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
Informational message
60
61