Process Safety beacon is published by Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) every month which is an industrial Safety tool for conveying One Page Safety message for manufacturing personnel every month. EPSC - EUROPEAN PROCESS SAFETY CENTRE, is an international not for profit organization. It is founded in 1992 and provides an active network for members to work … [Read more...]
International Process Safety Conference (INPSC) – 25-26 February 2019 – India
The International Process Safety Conference (INPSC) is India's flagship multidisciplinary process industry event promoting innovative technologies and winning strategies in tackling the challenges of the global process safety industry. A global forum for governments, regulators, industry, academia and allied organizations to discuss, deliberate, share & learn the best of … [Read more...]
62nd Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium
A century of ammonia synthesis technology - with an emphasis on continual progress in ammonia plant safety - is the theme of AIChE’s 62nd Annual Safety in Ammonia Plants and Related Facilities Symposium. Organised by AIChE’s Ammonia Safety Committee, the annual symposium is dedicated to improving the safety of plants that manufacture ammonia and related chemicals, such as … [Read more...]
Test Your knowledge on Confined Space – Online Quiz
Entry into Confined Space is an unavoidable task in any Chemical Process Industry and it can be deadly. Especially for Cleaning, Inspection, Repairs and maintenance of the vessels and equipment, the confined space entry is necessary. According to Trevor KIletz's statement in Still going wrong, preparing the confined space for entry is like sharpening the saw for woodcutting - … [Read more...]
Safety Videos – Chemical Safety Board USCSB
Safety Videos are published by the US Chemical Safety Board which is the Independent federal agency appointed by the US President to investigate the Industrial Chemical Accidents. CSB became operational from the year 1998. Chemical Safety Board reaches the accident spot to identify the root cause of the incident. CSB team conducts interviews among the witnesses of the … [Read more...]
Beacon for Newbie Process Engineer in Chemical Industry
Chemical engineer's role in any Refinery or in a Chemical process plant is inevitable. Basic Guidance provided here for newbie Process Engineer to help to make a journey as a process engineer, a successful one. Emergency Emergency situations in a chemical process industry may arise at any time. As a fresh process engineer be aware of the emergency preparedness procedures … [Read more...]
HAZOP Study – Basics
What is HAZOP Study? HAZOP Study Stands for Hazard and Operability Study. Hazop is the structured brainstorming technique to identify Hazards involved in a chemical process plant. It is an important Industrial Safety tool. HAZOP study is carried out during the design stage of the process plant or during carrying out any modification in the existing plant. Team … [Read more...]
Preparing Chemical Plant Operating Manual
Chemical Plant Operating Manual is a guide for all the engineers who is involved in successfully operating the chemical plant. It is a responsibility of a process engineer working in Process Design field to bring out the better manual which helps the operating team in start up, shutdown, troubleshooting and optimization of chemical plant. Here is guidance for preparing a better … [Read more...]
Still Going Wrong – Trevor Kletz – Book Review
Gulf Professional Publishing released the book by Trevor Kletz called Still Going Wrong. The book deals with the Case histories of process plant disasters and how they could have been avoided. About Trevor Kletz: Trevor Kletz (1922-2013) is the author of Still Going Wrong. He was also the author of the book what went wrong? Kletz is a graduate in Chemistry. He joined ICI as a … [Read more...]
Reciprocating Compressor Trips and Safety Aspects
Chemical Process Industries widely employs reciprocating compressor in Various applications and hence it is important to have a better trip and safety system to protect the men and machinery in case of any abnormality. Let us see them in this article in detail. Reciprocating compressor Trips High Suction Temperature Due to cooling water failure to inter coolers, valve … [Read more...]