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...]
Safety Beacon – Chemical Process Safety Tool
Process Safety beacon is published by CCPS every month. Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) is the Global community for providing Safety needs for all chemical, Petroleum and Pharmaceutical Industries which is a part of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICHE) .SACHE is a program established by CCPS called Safety and Chemical Engineering Education. It was … [Read more...]