Introduction to Process Safety
Course overview
The course provides a comprehensive overview of process safety in the gas processing industry addressing key considerations in the safe design and operation of these facilities, including a review of historical incidents and root causes.
The course is designed for:
- Technical, commercial and management staff that require a high level technical overview of process safety in the hydrocarbon processing industry
- Personnel within the industry
- Technical support staff entering the industry
- Technical staff who want to expand their understanding of the industry
- Students considering the industry as a career
Course outline
Fire and Explosion Protection
Inherently Safe Design (ISD)
LOPA in design
Active protection systems
Passive protection systems
Site Layout and Equipment Spacing Guidelines
Site and unit layouts
Storage layout (tanks)
Control room location
Grading and drainage
Offshore layout considerations
Safety Issues for Specific Plant Systems
Piping systems
Vessels
Fired equipment
Pumps and compressors
Storage tanks
Utility systems
Process Monitoring and Control
Fire and Gas Detection
Alarm systems
SIL levels and safety instrumented systems
Control loops e.g. anti-surge control
Shutdown systems
Suppression systems
Terminology
BLEVE, UVCE, RPT, LFL, UFL, HAZID, HAZAN, HAZOP
Hazards of Hydrocarbons
Flammability
Toxicity
Pressure
Specific hazards associated with LPG, LNG, sour gas
Hydrates, corrosion, erosion
Combustion Behaviour of Hydrocarbons
Flammability limits
Fire triangle
Explosions including BLEVES and UVCE
Fireballs, jet fires, pool fires
Sources of ignition
Historical Incidents
A review of some of the major process safety incidents in the industry
Lessons learned
Using incident data to make risk-based decisions
"Practical issues and real life situations made this training very useful."
- NCOC, Kazakhstan
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