SAFETY TALK

Presented by:
Ram Prakash Maurya
Piping (Stress)
EXPLOSION AT
WILLIAMS
OLEFINS PLANT
IN GEISMAR,
LOUISIANA IN
13TH JUNE 2013

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INTRODUCTION TO WILLIAMS
OLEFINS PLANT

 Located in Geismar, Louisiana, USA

 Produces ethylene & propylene
 Started in year 1967, underwent major design change

in year 2001

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THE OFFLINE REBOILER RUPTURED
RESULTING IN EXPLOSION

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LESSON LEARNT
 Pressure relief mechanism in the re-boiler circuit
 More robust isolation methods such as inserting a blind
 Installation of instrumentation to detect process fluid

within the re-boiler

 Effective implementation of MOC, PSSR, PHA

programs and an overall improved safety culture

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RECOMMENDATIONS

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THANK YOU

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