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Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA): Importance, Methodology, and Application in Hazardous Scenario
In this article: The Layers of Protection Analysis Methodology The Importance of LOPA LOPA Applicability Conclusion Layers of Protection...

Esteban Bernechea Rojas | Principal Safety Consultant
Jul 14, 20235 min read


What is the difference between the Process Safety Time and the SIF Response Time?
In this article: Introduction What is the ‘Process Safety Time’ and the SIF Response Time? Which one should you use? How to calculate...

Neill Renton | Principal Consultant
Apr 12, 20234 min read


Re-HAZOP and Modification HAZOP: Understanding the differences and when to use each methodology.
In this article: What is a Modification HAZOP? Pitfall with modification HAZOP What is a Re-HAZOP? What triggers a Re-HAZOP? Necessary...

Rikard Davidsen | Senior Consultant
Feb 27, 20232 min read


HAZOP vs HAZID – when is one more useful than the other?
Introduction to HAZOP and HAZID Two common ways of identifying and analysing potential risks are the Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) and...

ORS
Sep 20, 20225 min read


Essentials of Pressure Safety Valve (PSV) sizing
Despite safety precautions in design and operation, equipment failure, human error, control loop failure, external events etc. can lead...

Carsten Stegelmann | Principal Consultant
Jun 8, 20223 min read


Tailoring HAZOPs for Batch Processes
Many different sectors, such as the chemical, fertilizer, and manufacturing industries apply batch processes. For batch processes...

Morten N. Pettersen | Principal Consultant
May 31, 20225 min read


Process HAZOP - The essentials that you need to understand
Process HAZOPs can be traced back to the 1960s to analyze complex chemical process systems. The process HAZOP was further recognized as a...

Thomas Solberg Fylking | Principal Consultant
Jun 16, 20215 min read


BOPS (Subsea Blowout Preventers) and the application of IEC 61511
Over time, complexity and redundancy in BOPs stack functions have increased. This has been done to improve BOP functionality and reduce...

Thomas Solberg Fylking | Principal Consultant
Mar 29, 20213 min read


Process Safety in ORS
Any process that handles hazardous substances has the potential for a loss of containment event that could lead to a significant...

Baris Arslan | Principal Consultant
Feb 25, 20212 min read

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