Process safety - 2013
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Readings and resources
These notes are available for this section. This is a chapter from a book that Dr. Marlin is writing, and he has kindly allowed us to use it in 4N4. The PDF also includes all slides from 2012, if you'd like to review what is coming ahead.
Class slides
09 October 2013 (06B)
In this class we give an overview of the "Process Safety" section of the course. We start by reviewing previous accidents.
- Slides for class are posted now.
- Audio and video recording of the class.
11 October 2013 (06C)
In this class we start understanding the basic process control system as our first layer of safety.
- Please download and read the reading listed above.
- Slides for class are posted now.
- Audio and video recording of the class.
15 October 2013 (07A)
We continue looking at basic process control systems, then alarms as the next layer of safety.
- Slides for class are posted.
- Audio and video recording of the class.
18 October 2013 (07B)
We continue looking at the SIS and relief safety systems
- Slides for class are posted. Slides 28 and onwards are new. New slides in a separate PDF.
- Audio and video recording of the class.
22 October 2013 (08A)
We consider relief safety systems and flares as a form of containment.
- Slides for class are posted. Slides 44 and onwards are new. New slides in a separate PDF.
- A background reading on sizing pressure relief valves for a plant.
- Audio and video recording of the class.
23 October 2013 (08B)
- A reading on selecting the proper flare system for a plant.
- Slides for class on HAZOP (a new subsection) are posted.