Examples of loss prevention systems provided for hydrocarbon facilities include: – Provision of Ex-Rated Instruments – Hazardous Area Classification – Active and Passive Fire Protection Systems – Fire and Gas Detection System – Pressure Relief (Flare and Vapor Disposal) – Open and Closed Drains – Building blast protection – HVAC system – Thermal Insulation –...Continue Reading

Loss Prevention techniques in hydrocarbon facilities are to prevent personal injury or loss of life, to protect the installation from fire, explosion, and operational safety hazards inherent to the facilities and Protection of the environment by early detection of hazardous conditions and the subsequent shutdown, vapour depressurizing, and ventilation of hydrocarbons.Continue Reading

Loss Prevention techniques in hydrocarbon facilities are to prevent personal injury or loss of life, to protect the installation from fire, explosion, and operational safety hazards inherent to the facilities and Protection of the environment by early detection of hazardous conditions and the subsequent shutdown, vapour depressurizing, and ventilation of hydrocarbons.Continue Reading

A readiness assessment is a systematic process of evaluating areas necessary for ensuring the safe startup of a process/facility. The assessment would then conclude on project readiness for the startup, based upon compliance with the aforementioned areas.Continue Reading

Readiness review criteria typically cover: − hardware; − control system and software; − human and organisational factors; − operating procedures, and − documentation.Continue Reading

The operational readiness plan outlines the activities, timeline and resources required to achieve operational readiness. This plan draws upon the Readiness Document / Report to ensure that all stated activities are fulfilled. This also includes steps required to address gaps identified from the Readiness Report.Continue Reading

A readiness document summarises the findings of the readiness assessment as well as any gaps identified.Continue Reading

A readiness assessment is typically conducted in a workshop format involving relevant project and site stakeholders. The assessment will evaluate and provide suitable answers to a series of checklist questions designed to gauge the project/facility readiness. Answers will also be attached with documented evidence to demonstrate compliance.Continue Reading

Following the implementation of new or modified plant and equipment, an operational readiness review should be conducted before reinstating or starting up the facilities.Continue Reading

Customised checklist of questions that need to be answered as part of the Readiness Review process. Typical areas which can be covered in the checklist include: • HSE; • Process Safety; • Management of Change; • QA/ QC; • Maintenance; • Operating Procedures and Safe Work Practices; • Training and Competency; • Emergency Response; •...Continue Reading