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1 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous & Explosive Chemicals Technology of the Process & Equipment in the Process

2 Technology of the Process Technology of the Process (d)(2) Information concerning the technology of the process shall include at least the following: A block flow diagram or simplified process flow diagram (see Appendix B to this section), Process Chemistry, Maximum Intended Inventory, Safe upper and lower limits for such items as temperatures, pressures, flows or compositions; and an evaluation of the consequences of deviations, including those affecting the safety and health of employees.

3 Technology of the Process Technology of the Process Block flow diagram or process flow diagram Summarizes the Chemical Process Operation in a Clear Form Can Be Simple or Complex Depending on the Covered Process Typically Performed by Process Engineers

4 Simple Block Flow Diagram

5 Complex Block Flow Diagram

6 Block Flow Diagrams Can be Part of Automated Control Systems

7 Equipment in the Process Equipment in the Process (d)(3) Information pertaining to the equipment in the process shall include: Materials of Construction, piping & instrumentation drawings (P&ID s), Electrical Classification, Relief System Design & Design Basis, Ventilation System Design, Design Codes & Standards Employed, Material & Energy Balance for processes built after May , Safety Systems

8 Equipment in the Process Equipment in the Process Materials of construction Process and instrument diagrams (P&ID s) Electrical classification Relief system design Ventilation system design Design codes Material and energy balances Safety systems

9 The Importance of Design Codes Chemical processes are covered by many codes for design, construction, inspection & testing, quality assurance and other requirements

10 Design Codes Design Codes ANSI/API RP Inspection of Pressure Relieving Devices ANSI/API RP Sizing, Selection, and Installation of Pressure-Relieving Devices in Refineries Part I, "Sizing and Selection," ANSI/API Std Safe Entry and Cleaning of Petroleum Storage Tanks, Planning and Managing Tank Entry from Decommissioning Through Recommissioning ANSI/API Std Classification of Locations for Electrical Installations at Petroleum Facilities ANSI/API Std Pressure Vessel Inspection Code: Maintenance Inspection, Rating, Repair, and Alteration, Seventh Edition (1992, March). Includes Supplement 1 (1993, September), (ANSI Std 598. Valve Inspection and Testing Publ Safe Welding and Cutting Practices in Refineries, Gasoline Plants, and Petrochemical Plants, Sixth Edition (1995, September).

11 Design Codes Design Codes RP 752. Management of Hazards Associated With Location of Process Plant Buildings, CMA Manager's Guide, RP Protection Against Ignitions Arising Out of Static, Lightning, and Stray Currents, ANSI/API RP Inspection of Piping, Tubing, Valves, and Fittings, First Edition (1990, June). API - Reference Manual Repairs and Alterations to Boilers and Pressure Vessels RP 55. Conducting Oil and Gas Producing and Gas Processing Plant Operations Involving Hydrogen Sulfide, Second Edition (1995, February 15). Std 653. Tank Inspection, Repair, Alteration, and Reconstruction, Second Edition (1995, December). Includes Addendum 1 (1996, December). (ANSI/API Std ). Design and Construction of Liquefied Petroleum Gas Installations (LPG), Seventh Edition (1995, May). NFPA 70E- Electrical Code (Electrical Classifications Included)

12 Design Codes Design Codes RP 750. Management of Process Hazards, First Edition (1990, January). Reaffirmed (1995, May). ANSI/API RP Guide for Pressure-Relieving and Depressuring Systems, Third Edition (1990, November). ANSI/API Publ Avoiding Environmental Cracking in Amine Units, First Edition (1990, August) ANSI/API Publ Prevention of Brittle Fracture of Pressure Vessels, First Edition (1990, March). NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquid Code NFPA 2011 (Proposed) code for Hydrogen Gas This is the Short List!

13 Equipment in the Process Equipment in the Process Block Flow Process & Instrumentation Diagram

14 P&ID An Exploded View of a Block in the Block Flow Diagram Provides the Detail of the Operations and Components of that Section of the Covered Process

15 Block Diagram

16 Process & Instrumentation Drawing - P&ID

17 P&ID Covered Processes will involve many P&ID s Systems Engineers Maintenance & Technicians will assist in the Development of P&ID s Now

18 Equipment in the Process Equipment in the Process Now: Identify Each Piece of Equipment in the Covered Process by P&ID, Block Diagram and Number Them Remember - Must Follow Form Must be Able to Track Each Number Through the Entire Program

19 Equipment in the Process Equipment in the Process Can Use the Manufacturer's Model & Serial Number Can Use Your Own Numbering System Must be Able to Track Throughout the PSM Program

20 Examples of Equipment Numbering

21 Examples of Equipment Numbering

22 Examples of Equipment Numbering

23 Equipment in the Process Equipment in the Process Lists of Equipment for Every Component of Every P&ID for Every Block in the Block Flow Diagram Must be Developed including the Corresponding Numbers Established in the PSM Program

24 Hazard Assessment & Equipment in the Process: Summary Hazard Assessment (If over TQ, Must Proceed) Develop information the Equipment in the Process Block Diagram P&ID Develop Toxicity Information on Chemical in Covered Process Develop information on Technology of the Process Remember: Must be Able to Track Equipment Throughout the Entire Program

25 NASA High Pressure Gas Plant Technology of the Process & Equipment in the Process Case Study Team Exercise

26 NASA High Pressure Hydrogen Gas Plant

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31 Team Exercise Team Exercise With the Information to Follow in The NASA Case Study Video, Presentation & Notebook, With Your Team Members, Perform the Following Tasks

32 Case Study Facts Case Study Facts Remember: The High Pressure Gas Plant Uses Helium Nitrogen Hydrogen The Nitrogen & Helium Plant is one Section of the Plant The Hydrogen Plant is remotely located from the Nitrogen & Helium Plant The Hydrogen is Piped from the Hydrogen Plant to the Engine Test Stands through a valved system There are approximately 100 miles of pipe at the NASA Stennis Space Center

33 Case Study Exploration Case Study Exploration 1. Find the Block Diagram in the Class Notebook Case Study Information and Draw a Block Diagram on the Hydrogen Covered Process 2. Highlight the Hydrogen Tank Area of the Block Flow Diagram 3. Find the Hydrogen Tank on the Process & Instrumentation Drawing in the Class Notebook Case Study Information & Handouts. Identify and Log the Number of the Hydrogen Tank in the Covered Process 4. Trace and Highlight the flow of Hydrogen through the PI&D We will discuss Findings of Each Team in Class

34 What s Next What s Next Mechanical Integrity Inspection & Testing Quality Assurance

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