An instrument air system is a critical part of any Chemical Plant. It provides compressed air to a variety of instruments and equipment, including control valves, safety systems, and process monitors. The instrument air must be clean and dry to ensure the accuracy and reliability of these instruments. An instrument air system typically consists of the following … [Read more...]
Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA) is a risk assessment method that is used to evaluate the likelihood and severity of hazardous events. It is a semi-quantitative method, meaning that it uses both qualitative and quantitative factors to assess risk. LOPA is a popular risk assessment method in the process industries, such as the chemical, oil and gas, and power generation … [Read more...]
Bow Tie Analysis
Bow tie analysis is a risk assessment technique that uses a graphical representation to identify and assess the risks associated with a particular activity or process. Origin of Bowtie Analysis The origin of Bowtie analysis is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the 1970s. The first known use of the bowtie diagram was in a lecture on hazard analysis given … [Read more...]
Behaviour Based Safety (BBS)
Behaviour based safety (BBS) is a proactive approach to improving safety in the workplace. It focuses on identifying and correcting unsafe behaviours before they lead to accidents or injuries. What is behaviour? Behaviour is the way that an individual acts. It is the sum total of all the actions and reactions that an individual or organism makes in response to its … [Read more...]
Role of Chemical Engineers in Refinery
Chemical engineers play a vital role in the petroleum refining process. They are responsible for designing, developing, and operating the equipment and processes that convert crude oil into a variety of useful products, such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, and asphalt. The petroleum refining process is a complex and challenging one. It involves a variety of unit … [Read more...]
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