HAZOP Procedure

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Table of contents

1 DEFINITION AND ACRONYMS ................................................................................ 2

1.1 Definition ............................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Acronyms .............................................................................................................. 2

2 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................. 8

3 SCOPE ...................................................................................................................... 9

4 REFERENCES ........................................................................................................ 10

5 PROCESS ............................................................................................................... 11

5.1 HAZOP study overview....................................................................................... 11

5.2 HAZOP study procedure .................................................................................... 12

5.2.1 Overview ......................................................................................................... 12
5.2.2 Definition ......................................................................................................... 12
5.2.3 Preparation ..................................................................................................... 16
5.2.4 Examination .................................................................................................... 18
5.2.5 Documentation ................................................................................................ 20

5.3 Structure of meeting sessions ........................................................................... 22

6 RESPONSIBILITIES................................................................................................ 24

7 APPENDIX .............................................................................................................. 25

7.1 HAZOP worksheet (Attached) ............................................................................ 25

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1 Definition and acronyms

1.1 Definition

The Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) analysis is a Stage Gate deliverable used to identify
potential hazards in a system and operability problems that may lead to non-conforming
products. This analysis starts with a HAZOP v1 prepared during the Define stage and is
followed by an updated analysis (HAZOP v2) during the Execute stage (for more details
on the Stage Gate process, please refer to Project Gating System Procedure 371). A
HAZOP review is also conducted in case the facility is subject to a process modification
during the project lifecycle.

Figure 1 - HAZOP deliverables across Stages

1.2 Acronyms

1.2.1 General Terms

A, B, C and D : Approved for Construction, Approved as Noted, Rejected and For
Information Only
AA : Approval Authority for Gates, as part of Stage Gate process
AC : Actual Cost
AFC : Approved for Construction
ANSI : American National Standards Institute
ASR : Accident Severity Rate
BAC : Budget at Completion
BDEP : Basic Design Engineering Package
BDP : Basic Design Package
BOQ : Bill of Quantities
C&S : Commissioning & Start-up

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CAD : Computer-Aid Design

CAPEX : Capital Expenditure
CBS : Cost Breakdown Structure
CCC : Commissioning Clearance Certificate
CEP : Conceptual Engineering Package
CIP : Controlled Insurance Program
CPN : Critical Path Network
CT : Commissioning Team
CV : Curriculum Vitae
DC : Design Consultant
DRN : Design Revision Change
EBIT : Earnings Before Interest and Tax
ECC : Erection Clearance Certificate
ECMS : Enterprise Content Management System
EPC : Engineering, Procurement and Construction
EV : Earned Value
EVM : Earned Value Management
FAC : Final Acceptance Certificate
FAT : Final Acceptance Test
FCC : Functional Acceptance Certificate
FED : Functional End Development
F : Fixed
FID : Final Investment Decision
FS : Financial Score
FTE : Full Time Equivalent
FVA : Functional Value Analysis
GRC : Gate Review Committee
HAZOP : Hazard and Operability study
HSE : Health, Safety and Environment
HSSE : Health, Safety, Security and Environment
HVAC : Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning

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IBC : Initial Business Case

IFC : Issued for Construction
IMD : Inventory Management Division
IRR : Internal Rate of Return
IT : Information Technology
ITP : Inspection Test Plan
KPI : Key Performance Indicator
KSA : Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
LL : Lessons Learned
LLR : Lessons Learned Responsible
LSTK : Lump Sum Turnkey
LTA : Lost Time Accident
LTR : Lost Time Rate
MCC : Mechanical Completion Certificate
MDR : Master Deliverables Report
MRIR : Material Receiving Inspection Report
MS : Microsoft Soft
MW : Mega Watt
NCR : Non-Conformance Report
NDE : Non-destructive Examination
NF : Not Fixed
NFPA : National Fire Protection Association
NFS : Non-Financial Score
NGO : Non-Governmental Organization
NPV : Net Present Value
NTP : Notice to Proceed
OEM : Original Equipment Manufacturer
OPEX : Operational Expenditure
PAC : Preliminary Acceptance Certificate
PAI : Preliminary Acceptance Inspection
PDI : Pre-Delivery Inspection

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PERT : Project Evaluation Review Technique

PES : Project Execution Strategy
PFD : Process Flow Diagram
PID : Process Instrument Diagram
PI : Profitability Index
PIR : Post Implementation Review
PL : Punch List
PMBOK : Project Management Body of Knowledge
PMC : Project Management Contract
PMI : Project Management Institute
PMI-RMP : Project Management Institute – Risk Management Professional
PMO : Project Management Office
PM : Project Manager
PO : Purchase Order
PPE : Personal Protective Equipment
PP : Payback Period
PV : Planned Value
QA/QC : Quality Assurance/Quality Control
QA : Quality Assurance
QC : Quality Control
QHSE : Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
RACI : Responsible, Accountable, Consulted and Informed
RA : Risk Assessment
RFC : Request for Clarification
RFI : Request for Inspection
RFP : Request for Proposals
RM : Risk Management
RO : Relative Outcome
RR : Risk Register
RSPL : Recommended Spare Parts List
RSPT : Record of Spare Parts Transfer

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S&S : Standards & Specifications

SAR : Saudi Rial
SA : Strategic Assessment
SBC : Saudi Building Code
SCC : Safety Completion Certificate
SCN : SoR Change notice
SC : Supply Chain
SIBC : Simplified Initial Business Case
SME : Subject Matter Expert
SoR : Statement of Requirements
SPIR : Spare Parts Interchangeability Records
SPM : Supervision Consultant Project Manager
SPV : Savings Present Value
SV : Schedule Variance
SoW : Scope of Work
TAR : Total Accident Rate
TCO : Total Cost of Ownership
UFD : Utilities Flow Diagrams
UID : Utilities Instrument Diagrams
UV : Ultraviolet
VAC : Variance at Completion
VE : Value Engineering
VIP : Value Improvement Practices
VO : Variation Order
VOP : Variation Order Proposal
WBS : Work Breakdown Structure

1.2.2 Entity Departments

SSWCC : Saline Water Conversion Corporation
FED : Front End Development Department
HR : Human Resources
ISE : Industrial Safety & Environment Department

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O&M : Operations & Maintenance

P&D : Planning and Development
PCC : Project Controls & Contracts Department
PD : Project Delivery Department
PE : Project Engineering General Department
PED : Project Execution (Delivery) Department
PES : Project Economics Department
PGS : Project Governance and Services
SC : Supply Chain Department
TPSS : Technical Policies, Standards & Specification Department
TAP : Technical Affairs & Projects
1.2.3 External Entities
BSR : Bureau of Spending Rationalization
HCIS : High Commission for Industrial Security
MEP : Ministry of Economy and Planning
CEDA : Council of Economic Development Affairs
MEWA : Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture
MoF : Ministry of Finance
MoT : Ministry of Transport
NPMO : National Project Management Organization
NWC : National Water Company
SEC : Saudi Electricity Company

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2 Purpose
According to the IEC 61882, second edition (2016), HAZOP is a structured and systematic
technique for examining a defined system with the objective of:

• Identifying potential hazards in the system. The hazards involved may include both
those essentially relevant only to the immediate area of the system and those with
a much wider sphere of influence, e.g. some environmental hazards
• Identifying potential operability problems with the system and identifying causes of
operational disturbances and production deviations likely to lead to non-conforming
products

The HAZOP procedure aims to ensure a consistent approach to Hazard and Operability
risk assessments throughout the Stage Gate System and across projects. HAZOP deals
with the identification of potential deviations from the design intent, examination of their
possible causes and assessment of their consequences. Identification of such deviations
is a creative process that is facilitated by using a set of “guide words” within a multi-
disciplinary team environment to stimulate team members to imagine how such deviations
might occur and what might be the consequences. The output of the HAZOP
“examination” is a defined list of potential problems for further detailed assessment and
resolution by those responsible for the design. Solution identification is not the main
objective of the HAZOP examination, but solutions are documented for considerations by
the responsible designer. The procedure presented in this document is based on the
guidelines provided by International Standard IEC 61882, second edition 2016:Hazard
and operability studies (HAZOP studies) – Application guide.

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3 Scope
This procedure shall be applied to all Capital Expenditure Projects funded and executed
by SWCC TAP projects, including Desalination and Power Plants and Water Transmission
Systems (or any other type of projects that require operations).

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4 References
This document refers to the following procedures:

• Project Gating System Procedure 371

• Risk Management Procedure 3713
• IEC 61882, first edition 2016: Hazard and operability studies (HAZOP studies) –
Application guide

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5 Process

5.1 HAZOP study overview

HAZOP is a structured hazard identification tool applied by a multi-disciplinary team.

HAZOP is accepted as the main technique for the identification of process hazards in the
design and operation of a facility. It is best suited for assessing hazards in facilities,
equipment and in processes.

HAZOP is based on brainstorming and this is an important advantage over traditional

approaches, such as check lists & design reviews. HAZOP is a team approach and, as
such, the brainstorming approach relies on the broad experience of the multi-disciplinary
team to identify potential hazards and operability problems. This is a key strength of
HAZOP in that it brings departments together and allows people to interact and question
aspects of the facility beyond their sphere of influence.

HAZOP deals with the identification of potential deviations from the design intent,
examination of their possible causes and assessment of their consequences.
Identification of such deviations is a creative process that is facilitated by using a set of
“guide words” to stimulate team members to imagine how such deviations might occur
and what might be the consequences.

HAZOP results in a detailed set of workshop minutes that define a list of potential
problems for further detailed assessment and resolution by those responsible for the
design. Solution identification is not the main objective of the HAZOP examination, but
recommendations should be made where appropriate and recorded for consideration by
those responsible for the design of the system.

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5.2 HAZOP study procedure

5.2.1 Overview

The HAZOP v1 is completed during the Define stage and updated (HAZOP v2) during
the Execute stage. The overall HAZOP study procedure summarized in the figure below
is applicable for both stages.

Figure 2: HAZOP study procedure

5.2.2 Definition

HAZOP study identifies all hazards and operating problems regardless of the type or
consequence. However, when defining the objectives of the study, the following factors
should be considered: the stage of the study, the persons or property at risk (i.e. operators,

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public, the plant, environment etc.), operability problems (i.e. the impact on product
quality), and any applicable SWCC standards.

HAZOP study is prepared by O&M at the Define and Execute stages, with accountability
lying on FED and PD respectively. A key requirement of the HAZOP process is the active
involvement of project team members during the examination phase when a multi-
disciplinary team under the guidance of the HAZOP study leader systematically examines
all relevant parts of the design or system. The technique aims to stimulate the imagination
of participants in a systematic way to identify hazards and operability problems.

HAZOP is initiated by the person responsible for the HAZOP study. This person is also
responsible for defining the overall scope of the study (i.e. the scope of the overall system
and the selection of parts within the system for HAZOP assessment). The system
boundaries should be clearly defined so that the study team do not stray into areas that
are irrelevant to the scope and objective of the HAZOP study. The scope should consider
the system boundaries, the level of detail, any regulatory requirements and any previous,
or similar, HAZOP studies carried out before.

The roles and responsibilities of the team must be clearly defined, and the following team
roles are recommended:

• HAZOP Leader (not closely associated with the design team and the project,
trained and experienced in leading HAZOP studies, responsible for
communications between project management and the HAZOP team, plans the
study, agrees study team composition, ensures the study team is supplied with a
design representation package, suggests guide words and guide word –
element/characteristic interpretations to be used in the study, conducts and
facilitates the study and ensures documentation of the results)
• HAZOP Secretary/Recorder (documents proceedings of the meetings,
documents the hazards and problem areas identified, records data associated with
risks and/or operational disturbance for risk analysis, recommendations made and

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any actions for follow-up, assists the study leader in planning and administrative
duties, in some cases the study leader may carry out this role)
• Designer (explains the design and its representation, explains how a defined
deviation can occur and the corresponding system response)
• User / operator (explains the operational context within which the element under
study operate, the operational consequences of a deviation and the extent to which
deviations may be hazardous
• Specialists (disciplines / functional areas: provide expertise relevant to the system
and the study, may be called upon for limited participation with the role revolving
amongst different individuals)
• Maintenance representatives (maintenance staff representative when required)

All team members should have sufficient knowledge of HAZOP for the study to be
effective. The team should comprise of the following, as required:

• HAZOP Leader
• HAZOP Secretary / Recorder
• Process / Design Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Instrument/Electrical Engineer
• O&M Representative
• Safety Engineer

Depending on the actual process, the team may also include:

• Suppliers Representative
• Vendor representatives
• Other specialist as appropriate (such as inspectors, metallurgist etc.)

Responsibilities based on activities shall be assigned as presented in the table:

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# Activities Responsible

1 Preparation of HAZOP Schedule HAZOP Leader (O&M)

2 Review & approval of HAZOP Schedule SWCC Project Manager

(FED, during Define stage)

Execution Project Manager

(PD, during Execute stage)

3 Provide pre-requisite information for the HAZOP Design Consultant (during

Define stage)

Contractor (during Execute

stage)

4 Arrange Logistics for HAZOP Study Design Consultant (during

Define stage)

Contractor (during Execute

stage)

7 Form Team Composition & Estimate Time requirements HAZOP Team Leader

8 Approval of Participants & Time requirements for HAZOP SWCC Project Manager
(FED, during Define stage)

Execution Project Manager

(PD, during Execute stage)

9 Prepare HAZOP worksheets & record the discussion in HAZOP Secretary/Recorder

meeting

10 Plan and prepare the HAZOP Study Report HAZOP Team Leader

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# Activities Responsible

11 Arrange HAZOP review meeting(s) HAZOP Team Leader

12 Close HAZOP recommendation(s)/Comments FED Project Manager (FED,

during Define stage)

Execution Project Manager

(PD, during Execute stage)

13 Follow up on allocated HAZOP action(s) HAZOP Team Leader

14 Close-out of HAZOP action(s) HAZOP Team Leader

5.2.3 Preparation

The study leader is responsible for the critical preparation phase, in which the following
preparatory work is completed:

• Obtain data and supporting information for the study

• Convert the data and information into a suitable format that can be used in the
examination
• Plan the sequence of meetings / workshops
• Arrange the necessary meetings and ensuring the identified team members attend
• Develop the format for the meetings, the types of recording (i.e. documenting) and
any templates that should be used
• Agree on a set of characteristics and guide Words that are to be used during the
study

Common data and information may consist of some of the following documentation:
• Design requirements definition
• Process flow diagrams

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• Functional block diagrams

• Control drawings
• Electrical circuit diagrams
• Engineering data sheets
• Mechanical / layout drawings
• Operating & maintenance requirements
• Piping & Instrument drawings

Common characteristics are listed below. It is the responsibility of the study leader to
finalize the list of characteristics. Some characteristics may be added, and others
removed, but a final set of characteristics must be defined before the examination:

• Flow
• Pressure
• Temperature
• Level
• Phase
• Composition
• Operation
• Maintenance

HAZOP guide words to be used are defined below:

• NO or NOT: meaning complete negation of the design intent

• MORE: meaning a quantitative increase
• LESS: meaning a quantitative decrease
• AS WELL AS: meaning a quantitative modification / increase
• PART OF: meaning qualitative modifications / decrease
• REVERSE: meaning logical opposite of the design intent
• OTHER THAN: meaning a complete substitution

Additional HAZOP words relating to clock time, order or sequence are defined below:

• EARLY: relating to clock time

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• LATE: relating to clock time

• BEFORE: relating to order or sequence
• AFTER: relating to order or sequence

5.2.4 Examination

The purpose of the HAZOP examination is to identify potential hazards and operability
problems. It does not aim at solving the sometimes-complex problems, however, if agreed
with the study leader, potential solutions can be documented. The examination meetings
/ workshops are organized by the HAZOP study leader and follow a defined structure. For
more information on meeting structure, please refer to section 5.3

The actual HAZOP examination follows a defined technique and should be conducted for
each element of the system:

• The study leader selects a part of the design as the starting point. The design intent
is explained, and the relevant elements and characteristics are identified
• Pick an element
• Identify the element characteristics
• Select a guide word which, in combination with the element / characteristic, that
gives a potential deviation
• If considered a deviation, determine (by brainstorming) all the potential causes of
the deviation
• Agree the credibility of each cause
• Assess the consequences of each cause
• Assess the protection provided against the causes or consequences
• Evaluate the likelihood of the net effect of the consequence and protection
• Agree a recommendation for action or further consideration of the problem
• Apply the next guide word
• Apply the next characteristic element
• Repeat until exhausted and then move onto the next part

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The process is shown in the figure below:

Figure 3 - Examination flow diagram

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5.2.5 Documentation

The strength of the HAZOP examination approach is that it provides a systematic analysis
and disciplined approach to documentation. The recorder at the meeting is responsible
for documenting the results of the HAZOP examination. Recording should be detailed,
describing all the discussions and results for each guide word / characteristic / element
combination.

The output documentation for the HAZOP should contain, as a minimum, the HAZOP
worksheet (see section 7.1) and a HAZOP study report containing the following
information:

• Summary
• Conclusions
• Scope and objectives
• Output of the study (as outlined below)
• HAZOP worksheets
• Listing of drawings and documents used in the study
• References to precious studies, data bases, or anything that was used in the
course of the study
• If it has been agreed to prioritize the risks, then a risk assessment must be
conducted in accordance with the Risk Management Procedure 3713

The documented output of the study should include:

• Details of identified hazards and operability problems together with details of any
provisions for their detection, and/or mitigation
• Recommendations for any further studies of specific aspects of the design using
different techniques, if necessary
• Actions required for addressing uncertainties discovered during the study
• Recommendations for mitigation of the problems identified based on the team’s
knowledge of the system (if within the scope of the study)

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• Notes drawing attention to particular points that need to be addressed in the

operating and maintenance procedures
• A list of team members for each session;
• A list of all the parts considered in the analysis together with the rationale where
any have been excluded;
• Listing of all drawings, specifications, data sheets, reports, etc. quoting revision
numbers used by the team.

In determining the level of detail and format of recording, the following factors should be
considered:

• Regulatory requirements
• Contractual obligations
• SWCC policy and standards
• Audit and tractability requirements
• Magnitude of risks posed by the system
• Time and resources available

Follow-up

HAZOP studies are not intended to redesign a system. Before any significant changes
resulting from the HAZOP study are implemented, it is for the Project Manager / Study
Leader to reconvene the HAZOP team to ensure that no new hazards or operability
problems have been encountered.

All actions generated from the HAZOP study should be progressed as part of the formal
closure of the HAZOP analysis, it should be verified that all actions have been completed
and closed in a satisfactory manner. The HAZOP actions register should be updated
monthly as a minimum. It is the responsibility of the Study Leader to confirm that the
HAZOP analysis has been closed in a satisfactory manner.

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A HAZOP action register should be maintained and should include, as a minimum, the
following fields:

• Agree HAZOP action

• Priority or Risk Ranking
• Person responsible for action
• Action status
• Comments

If it has been agreed and authorized by the Project Manager for the HAZOP team to
implement the recommendations and carry out design changes, the HAZOP team may be
required to complete the following:

• Agree on outstanding problems and revise the design or the operating and
maintenance procedures;
• Verify the revisions and changes and communicate them to the project
management and receive their approval;

Conduct further HAZOP studies of revisions, including system interfaces.

5.3 Structure of meeting sessions

Meeting sessions should either be a half-day session, a full-day session, or a series of

half-day sessions lasting 2 to 3 days. Meeting rooms should be appropriate to stimulate
brainstorming and should include all facilities for a productive meeting, such as projectors,
white boards / paper etc.

The team size should be in the range of 5 to 8 people, but a smaller team is acceptable if
the project is small in nature. Team size should be carefully decided as a big team would
make it difficult to focus and close points, and a small team would not allow the sharing of
views from different perspectives. The meeting report should be issued after the meeting,
no later than one week from the meeting date

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HAZOP Close-out Guidelines

The Action Close-out is an important part of the HAZOP process. In principle, all actions
raised in the HAZOP must be closed out; however, it can be difficult to manage in some
cases, wherein the actions may be closed – out at later stage. These actions need to be
communicated to all the concerned parties as an outstanding action.

Note: Close-out of an action differs from sign-off. With the sign-off process, the persons
who sign are agreeing that the proposed solution meets the intent of the HAZOP action;
however, it may not necessarily mean that the proposed action has actually been
completed.

Each HAZOP action has its own close-out sheet and once closed these should be printed
out and signed off by the responsible parties and returned to the relevant members of the
team for approval. The personnel required to sign off may vary between projects.

The procedure for HAZOP Action Close-out is summarized as follows:

• The HAZOP Action Close-out Sheet is filled out, noting the Action reference
number and identifying any supporting documents;
• As a minimum, the HAZOP Action Close-out Sheet is to be signed off by the
Actionee, the responsible Engineer and the Project Manager;
• Note: It is acceptable for the Actionee and responsible Engineer to be the same
person.
• Supporting documents are included (e.g. a marked-up P&ID, procedure or other
evidence such as an e-mail from a third party);
• The HAZOP Action Close-out Sheet is sent to the HAZOP Coordinator.

The HAZOP Action Close-out Sheet shall be reviewed in design reviews prior to issue of
construction design, prior to handover for commissioning and at handover to operation.

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6 Responsibilities

Stages Responsible Accountable Consulted Informed

Registration - - - -

Select (Initial
planning - - - -

Define
(Detailed
planning and PD
O&M FED -
tender for ISE
execution)

Execute (incl.
testing and O&M PD ISE -
commissioning)

Handover &
Closeout - - - -

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7 Appendix
7.1 HAZOP worksheet (Attached)

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