Study Process

Item Derivative Possible Causes Possible Consequences Action Required

Node Parameters
1A Pump Flow No 1. Blockage in pump 1. Damage to pump due to 1. Inspection/maintenance
2. Blockage in inlet overpressure of inlet/exit pipeline
pipeline 2. No flow of raw materials to and pump for blockage
3. Blockage in exit reactor 2. Replacement of
pipeline damaged pumps
4. Mechanical failure of 3. Installation of bypass
pump line with backup pump
in case of failure
Less 1. Blockage in pump 1. Less flow of materials to 1. Inspection/maintenance
2. Blockage in inlet reactor – low production of inlet/exit pipeline
pipeline 2. Backflow of materials to and pump for blockage
3. Blockage in exit supply tank – 2. Replacement of
pipeline contamination risk inefficient pumps
4. Pump efficiency not at 3. Installation of bypass
optimum line with backup pump
in case of failure
More 1. Damage to pump 1. Overflow of materials to 1. Replacement of
blades reactor leading to level damaged pumps
2. Damage to pump problems 2. Installation of bypass
 controlling mechanism 2. Risk of runaway line with backup pump
exothermic reaction
Reverse 1. Blockage in exit 1. Backflow of materials to 1. Inspection/maintenance
pipeline supply tank – of exit pipeline and
contamination risk pump for blockage
Pressure No 1. Blockage in pump 1. Damage to pump due to 1. Inspection/maintenance
2. Blockage in inlet overpressure of inlet/exit pipeline
pipeline 2. No flow of raw materials to and pump for blockage
3. Blockage in exit reactor 2. Replacement of
pipeline damaged pumps
4. Mechanical failure of 3. Installation of bypass
pump line with backup pump
in case of failure
Less 1. Leakage of exit 1. Reaction not at peak levels 1. Inspection/maintenance
pipeline 2. Potential backflow of of exit pipeline for
2. Leakage in pump materials leakage
3. Pump efficiency not at 2. Inspection/maintenance
optimum of pump for leakage
4. High velocity leading 3. Replacement of
to pressure drop inefficient pumps
More 1. Partial blockage of exit 1. Damage to pump due to 1. Inspection/maintenance
pipeline overpressure of exit pipeline for
blockage