HAZOP

The primary purpose of a Hazard and Operability study is to identify all deviations from the way the design is expected to work, their causes, and all the hazards and operability problems associated with these deviations and make recommendations to improve its safety and operability.
Usually, a facilitated multidisciplinary team uses a systematic approach to identify hazards and operability problems.
The focus of the course will be on the basic HAZOP methodology, on important themes to be covered within the study, on requirements and restrictions, and on organizational issues. Several application examples will be worked out together with the course group.

Content

• HAZOP Basics, Framework / Introduction
  • Areas of Application 
  • Distinction from (Component-) FMEA
  • Definition
• HAZOP Methodology
  • Continuous System
  • Discontinuous (sequential, batch-) systems
• Execution of HAZOP
  • Objectives and Scope
  • Selection of a Team
  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • Preparing the study
  • Team meetings and documentation
• Examples of application
  • Continuous system – gas pressure reducing station
  • Defining the sub-systems for chemical production
  • HAZOP Preparing of discontinuous system reactor unit
  • Railway gate at level crossing (HAZOP as PHA)
  • Other applications for HAZOP (emergency measures, personnel selection process)

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