Piping Modification to divert Isomerate from Isomerization unit to PMG

Dispatch Tanks.
“What If” Analysis”Report
Objective:
The objective of the proposed modification is reduce the time required to transfer
Isomerate to PMG dispatch tanks for blending. Proposed line will be used for
transferring Isomerate directly from Isomerization unit to PMG header in parallel
with Isomerate storage tanks (TK-336/337) outlet line, in order to reduce PMG
blending time.
What-If Analysis technique was used to identify the hazards associated with this
modification, their consequences and suggest recommendations.
Methodology:
1- Team Familiarize with process and proposed modification.
2- Site visit.
3- Prepare a list of questions w.r.t.
a. Equipment failure
b. Human error
c. External events
4- Then go through each question brainstorming of listing hazards/ consequences.
5- Make recommendations.
Meetings:
Date: 16-08-2016
Time 0230 Hrs.
Venue : HSE hall
Participants:
Khurram Waheed Sr. E (HSE)
Seerat Batool E (HSE)
Atif Mehmood E (O)
Saad Ali E (Engg)
Ali Raza E (Maint.)
“What If” Checklist
HAZARD/ Existing control
WHAT IF… RECOMMENDATIONS
CONSEQUENCE
If valve do mal functioning Overfill of Tank Overfill protection Ensure level gauge and
(valve pass) 336/337 system protection system is
functional all the time.

If P-100 loose suction and Overfill of Tank Auto tank radar

ISOM B/L to PMG valve also 336/337 gauge with HH alarm
close.

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Back flow to ISOM unit Upstream vessel
level increases
Line Pressure rating not Line rapture due to Pressure gauges
compatible with system over pressure available.
pressure.
Mis operation of valves. Close coordination
between OM field operator
& ISOM panel operator

Final Recommendations:
1) Ensure level gauge and protection system is functional all the time.
2) Close coordination between OM field operator & ISOM panel operator.

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