The Importance of SAFETY DESIGN On NEW Refineries-Portuguese
Apr 4, 2012
Laurence Siqueira
The Importance of SAFETY DESIGN On NEW Refinaries- portuguese
Technical Presentations
Inherently Safer Technology Implementation -Risk Reduction and Risk Shifting
Apr 4, 2012
Iclal Atay
On March 25, 2008 the State of New Jersey adopted rules requiring facilities regulated under the Toxic Catastrophe Prevention Act (TCPA) Program to perform Inherently Safer Technology (IST) reviews. By January 2010, 85 facilities performed IST reviews and submitted their findings to the New Jersey...
Turnaround Excellence - Key Success Factors
Apr 4, 2012
Bobby Vichich
Turnaround Excellence is more than a state of being… it is a journey. Achieving and sustaining excellence is wholly dependent on a site approach of shared accountability towards Turnaround Excellence and must be a continually improving process. Starting well in advance of “feed out”, a long range...
HAZID and risk assessment on ultra-large crude oil tank
Apr 4, 2012
Fabo Yin
HAZID and risk assessment on ultra-large crude oil tank
Dust Explosions: Case Study of Dryer Explosions and Poor Explosion Vent Design
Apr 4, 2012
Scott G. Davis
Four recent explosions occurred in a single burner, recirculating solids ring dryer. The dryer was equipped with a recirculating fan, a burner section, a section to introduce the solids, a ring duct, a pre-separator and four cyclones. Seven explosion doors were also used to protect the integrity of...
Modeling of Underground Hydrogen Pipelines
Apr 4, 2012
Elizabeth Lutostansky
Hydrogen is a critical component in the production of cleaner fuels. Underground pipelines provide a safe, reliable supply of hydrogen to refineries and the petroleum industry. Proper assessment of the risks associated with underground hydrogen pipelines requires an accurate model of the jet fire...
Process Safety Management Training for New Engineers -Spanish
Apr 4, 2012
Alberto E. Vignale
Process Safety training for new engineers
Using the Integrated Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) Study / Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Methodology As a Value Engineering Tool
Apr 4, 2012
Kristin D. Norton
While Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) can be an essential element of process facility design to minimize the potential for process incidents, in some cases they can also be over-applied in the design phases of capital projects where the Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) associated with the SIS...
Lessons learned from Dalian tank farm accident
Apr 4, 2012
Ming Chen
Lessons learned from Dalian tank farm accident
Emergency Block Valves
Apr 4, 2012
Joe Viviano
An Emergency Block Valves (EBV) is used as a means of isolating flammable or toxic substances in the event of a leak or fire. The installation, and use, of EBV's in many hydrocarbon services will significantly reduce the potential of fire and explosion damages caused by loss of hydrocarbon...