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Detailed Process Design

At the detailed design phase, P&ID Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams are developed and more detailed design decisions are made, such as line sizing, pump sizing, and types of valve to be used.

At this stage of the process the design pressure of vessels will be known, equipment sizing will be completed and the materials of construction decided upon. Decisions will also be made on the process control philosophy and types of instrumentation to be used.

Hazard Study 3 (HazOp) is typically carried out at the start of the detailed design stage (as soon as the P&IDs have been ‘frozen’) and may be revisited at various points during this phase as the design progresses and HazOp actions are completed. HazOp has over time become the de-facto standard method for risk assessment on process plant. It uses a set of guidewords to analyse the effect of potential deviations from the design intent and the impact these could have on the process. For a more detailed description of HazOp, see the HazOp Page. The main aim of a HazOp study is to identify hazards and determine if the risk control measures specified reduce the risk to a tolerable level.

Following HazOp, high-risk and high-severity (e.g., fatality) scenarios may be selected and examined in more detail using a technique such as Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA) [Blue highlight should link to the LOPA page] to ensure that the company’s tolerable risk targets have been met. The output of the LOPA may also require further analysis to demonstrate that the risk has been reduced to “As Low As Reasonably Practicable” (ALARP).

Other process safety activities carried out during detailed design include writing the COMAHControl of Major Accident Hazards safety report for the plant (if required) and if there are flammable materials involved, completing the DSEARDangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations risk Assessment.

If the plant requires a SISSafety Instrumented System, then its design is part of the detailed design phase.

Carrying out competence assessments before HazOp, and having the study independently verified helps greatly during later functional safety lifecycle phases, and during the Stage 1 Functional Safety Assessment (FSA 1) which is intended to confirm the compliance with IEC 61511.

Because HazOp is intended to fulfil the requirements for Hazard & Risk Assessment (H&RA) of the Functional Safety Lifecycle, it must be carried out in a manner that complies with the functional safety standard, IEC 61511. This standard requires that plans are in place at the HazOp stage to ensure proper functional safety management (FSM). This includes requirements such as safety planning, management of competence and (something that is often missed) independent checking (verification) of the study worksheets and report. The Stage 1 Functional Safety Assessment (that is normally carried out once the SRS is written) and which will review the approach to H&RA, cannot find the project compliant if the HazOp is not properly planned and verified.

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Most recent projects for Detailed Design

An ALARP demonstration was carried out for a hazardous scenario identified at HazOp and further assessed at LOPA. A check was made to ensure relevant good practice was being followed, then potential safety improvements were identified, costed, and reviewed to determine if their cost (both financial and operational) was justified.

Industry: Mining / Metal / Cement
Topic: ALARP Study

A HazOp study of a number of solvent recovery distillation columns on a waste treatment site.

Industry: Water + Waste
Topic: Hazard Study 3 - Hazard and Operability Study (HazOp)

A Hazard and Operability Study (HazOp) on a new installation, which included a new laboratory and guest area, with a new 500 litre gin still, plus associated tanks and pipework, for carrying out special and limited-edition gin distillations.

Industry: Brewing and Distilling
Topic: Hazard Study 3 - Hazard and Operability Study (HazOp)

A retrospective HazOp study was completed for 3 distillation columns used to recover solvent from chemical waste. Key safety actions were identified to reduce the operational risk.

Industry: Water + Waste
Topic: Hazard Study 3 - Hazard and Operability Study (HazOp)

HazOp study of water and steam processes for a boiler.

Industry: Mining / Metal / Cement
Topic: Hazard Study 3 - Hazard and Operability Study (HazOp)

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