Automatic initiation of ESD
Ensure ESD (isolation and blowdown) is automatically initiated (via the SIS) on confirmed fire/gas detection and the CDP shutdown philosophy is reviewed
Fire and gas detection
Provide fire/gas detection in packaged equipment enclosures (e.g.,compressors/fuel cells). Confirmed fire/gas detection at the enclosures can then be aligned to the system ESD/pressurised hold shutdown levels.
Additional emergency gates
Installation of an emergency gate on the northwest plant boundary to enable escape from the plant in the event that the main access gate or escape routes to the main access gate are impaired.
Muster area >54m away
Assign a designated muster area >54m away from the process area (outside the 4.7kW/m2 thermal radiation isopleth and potential flammable gas cloud range).
Manual alarm call points
Provide manual alarm call points throughout the site to allow site personnel to initiate ESD
Review gas detection arrangements
Review the Hazer CDP gas detection arrangements to ensure an appropriate combination of catalytic bead (pellistor) type and ultrasonic detectors are provided. Relatively novel ‘thin-film’ hydrogen gas sensors should also be investigated.
Value we brought
Clarity of risks
Provided the client with clarity on the fire and explosion risks involved with the operation of the CD
Insight into all possible consequence
Defined the potential consequences of the fire and explosion events in terms of impact to personnel, escalation potential and impact to adjacent infrastructure
Actionable insights designed to mitigate risk
Offered clear recommendations of the ways to improve the safeguards and controls for the CDP
Expert opinion and assurance
Provided independent third-party analysis and advice for mitigating risk within 2 months
Project sanction
This study, and the subsequent actions were fundamental for assuring the project was sanctioned and all safety assurance measures had been identified