Terms of Use & Disclaimer

 

Last updated: 19-7-2026

  1. Acceptance of these terms

By using this website and the calculators, mini-courses, and other content offered on it, you agree to the terms below.

  1. Purpose of the tools

The calculators on this website (including, but not limited to, the Thermal Expansion Relief Load Calculator, PSV sizing tools, line sizing tools, tank venting and vessel volume calculators) are intended for educational and informational purposes. .They are designed to support process engineers with initial, indicative calculations based on recognized methods (e.g. API 520/521/2000, Crane TP-410, GPSA).

  1. Not a substitute for professional engineering judgment

Results from these tools are not a substitute for a full technical review by a qualified (process) engineer, and are not intended for direct use in final design, safety-critical applications, permitting, or regulatory compliance without independent verification. Always check inputs, assumptions, and outputs against applicable codes, company standards, and local regulations before using results in an actual design or installation.

  1. No warranty

This website and its calculators are provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied, as to accuracy, completeness, currency, or fitness for a particular purpose. Despite careful development and validation, errors or inaccuracies may exist in the calculations, formulas, or underlying assumptions.

  1. Liability

Ing. Z.D. is not liable for any direct or indirect damages, including but not limited to equipment damage, injury, production loss, or financial loss, arising from the use of (results from) this website or its calculators. Use of the tools, and any decisions resulting from that use, are entirely at the user's own risk.

  1. Intellectual property

All content on this website, including text, calculators, illustrations, course material, and the underlying source code of the tools, is owned by Ing. Z.D., unless stated otherwise. Copying, republishing, reselling, or commercially exploiting the tools or content without prior written permission is not allowed.

  1. External links

This website may contain references or links to third-party websites (e.g. standards organizations). We are not responsible for the content or privacy practices of these external sites.

  1. Governing law

These terms of use are governed by Dutch law. Disputes will be submitted to the competent court in the Netherlands.

  1. Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. The most current version is always available on this page.

  1. Contact

Questions about these terms? Contact us at info@intheheatofrocess.nl.