This course provides an overview of process safety engineering for hydrocarbon processing facilities, with emphasis on the upstream oil & gas sector. The focus of this course is on the engineering/design aspects of Process Safety Management. Frequent reference will be made to historical incidents and recurring problem areas. Techniques for analyzing and mitigating process safety hazards applicable to oil and gas processing will be reviewed. Integration of the concepts covered to achieve a measured approach to Process Safety Engineering is a key aim of this course. Practical exercises and group projects will be utilized throughout the course to emphasize the key learning points.

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will learn:

• Types of equipment and process systems that have historically been problematic in the Upstream oil & gas industry
• Basics of risk analysis
• Thinking in terms of Inherently Safer Design
• Most commonly used process hazards analysis methods and where they are used
• "Layers of Protection" concept - what the different layers are and how they are applied
• Detection and mitigation methods for different types of hazards

This course is intended for all facilities, process and design engineers, as well as new safety/loss prevention engineers who require an overview of Process Safety Engineering.

Day 1:

• Historical Incident & Problem Areas
• Risk Analysis Basics
• Process Hazards Analysis Techniques – Overview

Day 2:

• Layers of Protection
• Inherently Safer Design
• Hazards Associated with Process Fluids

Day 3:

• Leakage and Dispersion of Hydrocarbon Releases
• Combustion Behavior of Hydrocarbons
• Sources of Ignition
• Hazards Associated with Specific Plant Systems

Day 4:

• Plant Layout & Equipment Spacing
• Pressure Relief and Disposal Systems
• Corrosion & Materials Selection
• Process Monitoring and Control

Day 5:

• Safety Instrumented Systems
• Fire Protection Principles
• Explosion Protection
• Case Studies / Practical Exercises

A variety of methodologies will be used during the course that includes:

·         (30%) Based on Case Studies

·         (30%) Techniques 

·         (30%) Role Play

·         (10%) Concepts

·         Pre-test and Post-test

·         Variety of Learning Methods

·         Lectures

·         Case Studies and Self Questionaires

·         Group Work

·         Discussion

·         Presentation

This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.

Daily Course Timings:

    08:00 - 08:20       Morning Coffee / Tea

    08:20 - 10:00       First Session

    10:00 - 10:20       Coffee / Tea / Snacks

    10:20 - 12:20       Second Session

    12:20 - 13:30       Lunch Break & Prayer Break

    13:30 - 15:00       Last Session