Safety Standards in Process Equipment Design & Operational Practices
Risk Minimization Approach
Introduction
In the design and operation of pressure equipment for hydrocarbons and chemical processing, particularly within the Oil & Gas, Chemical, and Process industries, ensuring process safety is paramount. Safety considerations remain critical throughout operation and maintenance, requiring rigorous verification through various methodologies.
This training course provides a comprehensive overview of process safety elements commonly encountered in industrial practice. It emphasizes engineering design aspects of Process Safety Management, focusing on the safeguarding of processing equipment within industrial plants. Participants will explore techniques for analyzing and mitigating process safety hazards, with a particular focus on Oil & Gas processing.
Course Highlights
- Principles of Inherently Safer Design
- Design Standards for Safe Operation of Process Equipment
- Selection and Sizing of Safety Valves and Pressure Relief Systems
- Methods for Process Hazard Analysis: HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA
- Fire and Explosion Prevention Techniques
- Plant Equipment Inspection (NDT) and Maintenance Procedures
Objectives
- Understand key aspects of process design influencing process safety
- Implement 'inherently safer design' principles in plant operations
- Assess the mechanical integrity of process equipment
- Identify hazards related to process fluids and their impact on material degradation
- Comply with code requirements for sizing relief valves
- Operate Emergency De-Pressuring Systems (EDP) effectively during emergencies
Training Methodology
This course will be delivered using workshop principles, including formal lectures, interactive examples, and active participation. Real-life scenarios will illustrate both efficient operations and potential technical failures, emphasizing troubleshooting and maintaining plant safety. Participants will engage in open discussions and share experiences related to various safety issues.
Organizational Impact
- Optimize equipment operation while ensuring plant safety
- Enhance confidence in conducting risk minimization analyses
- Improve equipment status management and pressure relief system handling
- Facilitate better specification for new and replacement components
- Aid in controlling maintenance budgets by reducing unplanned failures
Personal Impact
- Increased confidence in addressing safety issues
- A deeper understanding of process design impacts on plant safety
- Enhanced knowledge of maintenance, instrumentation, and incident prevention
- Improved skills in risk and hazard analysis
- Greater ability to troubleshoot complex and hazardous situations
- Strengthened capability to select appropriate depressuring plans
Who Should Attend?
- Operation, Technical Service, and Maintenance Professionals
- Technical Professionals responsible for equipment maintenance and repair
- Professionals involved in inspection and maintenance
- Project Engineers and HSE Professionals
- Technical Experts in risk assessment and integrity analysis
Course Outline
Overview of Safety in Process Design
- 01Definition and Historical Incidents
- 02Components of Process Safety: People, Plant, Process
- 03Risk Identification and Safety Analysis
- 04Process Hazard Analysis: HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA
- 05Hazard Elimination through Design
- 06Prevention of Human Error
Inherently Safer Design Methodology
- 01Design Phases and Material Optimization
- 02Corrosion, Erosion, and Material Degradation
- 03Leakage, Hydrocarbon Dispersion, and Chemical Flammability
Safety Considerations for Process Equipment
- 01Design Procedures for Pressure Vessels, Tanks, Reactors
- 02Piping System Design and Safety
- 03Material Degradation Assessment and Fitness for Service
- 04Monitoring, Testing, and Inspection (NDT)
Design of Pressure Relief Systems
- 01Sizing and Operation of Safety Valves
- 02Pressure Relief vs. Rupture Discs
- 03Codes, Standards, and Best Practices
- 04Process Plant Disposal Systems and Environmental Risks
Process Monitoring and Control Systems: SCADA
- 01Emergency Depressurization Systems (EDP)
- 02Prevention of Fire, Gas, and Dust Explosions
- 03Plant Layout, Equipment Spacing, and Management of Change
Certificate
A SHIFT Institute Certificate will be awarded to delegates upon successful completion of this training course.
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