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How to carry out a HAZOP study?

The HAZOP study procedure is given in TS EN 61882:2016

Documentation and
Definition Preparation Examination follow up
Structure the Establish method of
Initiate the study Plan the study
examination recording

Define scope and Collect data and

Perform the examination Output of the study
objectives documentation
Define the HAZOP
Team members Establish guide words
Define roles and Record the information
responsibilities and deviations

Sign off the

documentation

Follow-up the
responsibilities
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HAZOP study procedure illustration

 Design intent description – including statement of the intended operating range

(envelope)
 Find out possible hazard and operational problems – consider possible DEVIATIONs from
the design intent
 Suggest the causes for the relevant deviation
 Estimate the consequences – safety, environment, availability
 List the existing safeguards
 Assess the risk rate
 Suggest additional safeguards based on the risk level (non-tolerable risk level)
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HAZOP study procedure illustration

 This simple example shows how a HAZOP study works.

 Consider filling the fuel tank .
 Assume the design of the filling the fuel tank / tanker unloading system is
complete.
 List the stage of the tanker unloading process.
 List the steps of each stage.
 Choose one of the stages.
 Describe its Design intent.
 List the parameters.
 Suggest possible deviations from the design intent.
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 Brainstorm the possible causes for each deviation.

 Suggest the consequences ( use the company risk matrix)
 List the existing safeguards – Prevention, Detection, Mitigation.
 Assess the risk.
 Are any additional safeguards needed.
 What information do you need to identify the possible deviations of the
process?
 What information do you need to identify the causes?
 What information do you need to estimate the consequences?
 …safeguards?
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How to carry out a HAZOP study?

 Data needed:
 Detailed description of the system
Preparation  Plot plan (Layout of the system/plant)
 Process flow diagrams
Plan the study  Piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&ID)
 Chemical inventory with chemicals (SDS's)
Collect data and
documentation  Vessel, piping and equipment chemical inventories
 Information on process chemistry
Establish guide words
and deviations  Process parameters limits (maximum & minimum pressure, level, etc)
 Instrumentation and controls
 Critical actions list
 Operation and Maintenance Procedures
 Safety systems design and operation