The initial Layer of protection analysis (LOPA) book published in 2001 set the rules and approaches for using... Læs mere
The publication provides process automation engineers, process engineers, facility operators, and... Læs mere
This book keeps process engineers updated on the effective methodologies that process safety demands. Almost 200 pages of worked examples are included to... Læs mere
Layer of protection analysis (LOPA) is a simplified method of risk assessment that provides the much-needed middle ground between a qualitative process hazard analysis and a traditional, expensive quantitative risk analysis.
The first part of this book (Chapters 1 and 2) provides an introduction and discusses basic concepts. Chapter 3 deals with the use of the basic human senses for identifying hazards. Chapter 4 deals with different classes and categories of hazards.
This book describes how to conduct Process Hazard Assessments (PHAs) for processes handling combustible solids. The book explains how to do a dust hazard... Læs mere
Offers technical background and guidance to prepare any workplace for gas-leak catastrophes Determines when monitoring for catastrophic release is... Læs mere
This book details management practices which help ensure rigor in executing process safety programs in order to... Læs mere
This book provides an overview for understanding an organization s working culture and provides guidance on why a good culture is essential for safe, cost-effective, and high quality operations.
This guide provides an overview of methods for estimating the characteristics of vapor cloud explosions, flash fires, and boiling-liquid-expanding-vapor explosions (BLEVEs) for practicing engineers.
This book helps advance process safety in a key area of interest. Currently, no literature exists which is solely dedicated to... Læs mere
This book provides designers and operators of chemical process facilities with a general philosophy and approach to safe automation, including independent layers of safety.