Chapter 11

Specific Applications of HAZOP

Many of the less common but well-recognized applications of HAZOP study are covered in this chapter. They include modifications, repeat designs, study of existing plant, operating procedures, pilot plant and other small-scale operations, how to cover drains, vents and plant interconnections, commissioning and decommissioning, start-up and shutdown, construction and demolition, and contract operations.

Keywords

Modifications; existing plant; operating procedures; pilot plants; drains and vents; plant interconnections; commissioning/decommissioning; start-up/shutdown; construction/demolition; contract operations

The main uses of HAZOP study in the process industries are for new designs, processes, and operations, ...

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