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HAZOP Case Studies For Workshop Session

This document describes a case study for performing a HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) study on a cooling system for a reactor. The reactor reaction is exothermic and requires cooling to control the temperature and reaction rate. Loss of the cooling function could lead to a runaway reaction and overpressurization of the reactor. A HAZOP study is recommended to identify potential deviations and hazards in the cooling system to prevent loss of cooling and ensure safe operation of the reactor.

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HAZOP Case Studies For Workshop Session

This document describes a case study for performing a HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) study on a cooling system for a reactor. The reactor reaction is exothermic and requires cooling to control the temperature and reaction rate. Loss of the cooling function could lead to a runaway reaction and overpressurization of the reactor. A HAZOP study is recommended to identify potential deviations and hazards in the cooling system to prevent loss of cooling and ensure safe operation of the reactor.

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HAZOP Case Studies – Example 1

Cooling Coils

Monomer
Feed .Refer to reactor system shown

Cooling Water to Sewer The reaction is exothermic. A cooling system is


provided to remove the excess energy of
Cooling reaction. In the event of cooling function is lost,
Water In the temperature of reactor would increase. This
would lead to an increase in reaction rate
.leading to additional energy release

The result could be a runaway reaction with


pressures exceeding the bursting pressure of
the reactor. The temperature within the reactor
is measured and is used to control the cooling
T .water flow rate by a valve
C Thermocouple

Perform HAZOP Study

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Preliminary HAZOP on Reactor – Example – fill in the gaps

Guide Word Deviation Causes Consequences Action

NO No cooling Temperature increase


in reactor

REVERSE Reverse cooling Failure of water


flow source resulting in
backward flow

MORE More cooling Instruct operators


flow on procedures

AS WELL AS Reactor product Check maintenance


in coils procedures and
schedules

OTHER THAN Another Water source


material besides contaminated
cooling water

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Case Study – Shell & Tube Heat Exchanger

Using relevant guide works, perform HAZOP study on shell & tube heat exchanger

Process
fluid

Cooling water

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HAZOP Study Form
HAZOP STUDY REPORT FORM
Sheet 1 of TITLE :
: LINE 1

CAUSES CONSEQUENCES ACTIONS, QUESTIONS OR


DEVIATION RECOMMENDATIONS

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