Process Safety Engineering Principles - PSE - eLearning Course

Program Overview

Participants gain knowledge in risk analysis, process hazards analysis, mitigation methods, and specific plant systems and equipment, equipping them to enhance process safety in hydrocarbon processing facilities.

Program Outline

The focus of this course is on the engineering/design aspects of Process Safety Management. Frequent reference is made to historical incidents and recurring problem areas. Techniques for analyzing and mitigating process safety hazards applicable to oil and gas processing will also be reviewed.

Objectives:

• Understand the types of equipment and process systems that have historically been problematic in the Upstream and Midstream oil and gas industry.
• Learn the basics of risk analysis.
• Understand the concept of Inherently Safer Design.
• Learn the most common process hazard analysis methods and where they are used.
• Understand the Layers of Protection concept - what the different layers are and how they are applied.
• Learn detection and mitigation methods for different types of hazards.

Outline:

The course is comprised of the following skill modules (Approx. 4 Hours Each):

• Process Safety Risk Analysis & Inherently Safer Design: This module covers the fundamentals of risk analysis, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk mitigation.
It also explores the concept of Inherently Safer Design, which aims to minimize hazards from the outset.
• Process Hazards Analysis & Layers of Protection Analysis Techniques: This module delves into various process hazard analysis methods, such as HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study), What-If Analysis, and Fault Tree Analysis.
It also examines the Layers of Protection concept, which involves implementing multiple layers of safety measures to prevent accidents.
• Leakage & Dispersion of Hydrocarbons: This module focuses on understanding the behavior of hydrocarbons in the event of a leak or release.
It covers topics such as leakage rates, dispersion patterns, and the factors that influence these phenomena.
• Combustion Behavior of Hydrocarbons: This module explores the combustion characteristics of hydrocarbons, including ignition sources, flame propagation, and explosion potential.
It provides insights into the factors that contribute to fire and explosion hazards.
• Sources of Ignition & Hazardous Area Classification: This module examines various sources of ignition, such as static electricity, hot surfaces, and open flames.
It also covers the classification of hazardous areas based on the likelihood of flammable atmospheres.
• Specific Plant Systems & Equipment: This module provides an overview of specific plant systems and equipment that are commonly found in hydrocarbon processing facilities.
It discusses the hazards associated with these systems and the safety measures that should be implemented. It covers the design, operation, and maintenance of these systems.
• Historical Incident Databases, Plant Layout, & Equipment Spacing: This module explores historical incident databases and their importance in identifying recurring hazards.
It also examines the role of plant layout and equipment spacing in mitigating process safety risks.
• Fire Protection Systems: This module covers various fire protection systems, such as fire suppression systems, fire detection systems, and fire alarm systems.
It discusses the design, operation, and maintenance of these systems.
• SIS, Monitoring, & Control: This module examines safety instrumented systems (SIS), which are designed to automatically shut down or mitigate hazardous situations.
It also covers monitoring and control systems that play a crucial role in process safety.

Careers:

This course is designed for anyone who has to deal with concepts of process safety engineering, including:

• Facilities engineers
• Process engineers
• Design engineers
• New safety/loss engineers
• Project engineers
• Operations supervisors
• Maintenance supervisors
• Representatives from insurance companies or regulatory agencies

Other:

• Duration: Approximately 40 hours of self-paced, online work.
• Formats Available: On-Demand, Virtual
• Instructors: PetroSkills Specialist
• Price: $3,890.00
• Public Session: Available upon request.
• In-House Training: Available upon request.