MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP OF HAZARD & OPERABILITY (HAZOP) STUDIES
After
almost 40 years usage, HAZOP study is established as the most widely
used technique for identifying deviations from design intent and assessing
the potential
consequences. It is fully recognised and recommended by legislators,
regulators,
insurance companies and other professional institutions.
The technique
is applicable at both the design stage, and throughout operational stages
of production. It is also a vital tool when considering modifications
to
existing plant.
HAZOP Consultancy
By means of a team selected for its expertise and experience, chaired by an accredited HAZOP team leader, a formal, systematic and rigorous examination is carried out to identify the causes and assess the consequences of perceived malfunctioning of equipment and associated operator interfaces.
Jenbul consultants have a wide range of experience in leading HAZOP studies including petrochemical complexes, combined heat and power units, pharmaceutical production, nuclear processes and natural gas installations.
Initially the application HAZOP studies was considered to be essential for both continuous and batch processes involving potential hazardous operations. Now however the technique is applied to many non-hazardous process scenarios and has been further developed so as to be applicable in other fields such as:
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Mechanical handling operations
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Mechanical / human interface systems
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Electric distribution systems
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Electronic control systems
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Computerised control systems
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Human factors
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Company organisation
Currently the methodology is being assessed in the context of universal quality assessment procedures.
email:info@jenbul.co.uk
