Management of change: Lessons learned from staff reductions in the chemical process industry

2007 ◽  
Vol 45 (7) ◽  
pp. 769-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerard I.J.M. Zwetsloot ◽  
Johan Gort ◽  
Niek Steijger ◽  
Cyril Moonen
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Process ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Process Industry ◽  
Management Of Change ◽  
Chemical Process Industry

LESSONS LEARNED FROM PROCESS EQUIPMENT FAILURES IN THE CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRY

2015 ◽  
Vol 75 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nor Afina Eidura Hussin ◽  
Kamarizan Kidam ◽  
Siti Suhaili Shahlan ◽  
Anwar Johari ◽  
Haslenda Hashim
Keyword(s):  
Communication Systems ◽  
Chemical Process ◽  
Lessons Learned ◽  
Process Industry ◽  
Process Equipment ◽  
Case Scenario ◽  
Chemical Safety ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Chemical Process Industry ◽  
Equipment Failures

Process equipment failures play significant roles in most accidents that occur and recur in the chemical process industry (CPI). In this study, 50 equipment comprehensive accident investigation reports, extracted from the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) and U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) were analyzed to generate lessons learned. Based on the analysis, the synergy between major hazards i.e. fire, explosion, and toxic release has resulted in catastrophic accidents in the CPI. The emphasis on procedural equipment failure prevention does not provide sufficient hierarchy of controls in the CPI. Balance and integrated accident prevention is required to solve human unreliability that often leads to improper problem-solving, inappropriate actions, and ill-timed responses. To minimize losses, facilities and equipment should be designed and prepared for the worst-case scenario. Moreover, occurrence and recurrence of the accidents could be prevented using inclusive and updated communication systems through cooperation between various governmental agencies, industry players, and the public to disseminate lessons learned and promote safety in the industry. 

ATI 425

Alloy Digest ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 53 (7) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fracture Toughness ◽  
Chemical Process ◽  
Aerospace Industry ◽  
Processing Parameters ◽  
Process Industry ◽  
Hot Workability ◽  
Chemical Process Industry ◽  
Armor Plate ◽  
Ballistic Protection ◽  
Hot Rolled

Abstract ATI 425 was originally developed for hot-rolled armor plate to provide ballistic protection comparable to Ti-6Al-4V and has been evaluated against a variety of projectile threats for use as armor. While processing the alloy for armor plate applications, it was observed that the material exhibited very good hot workability, permitting a more lenient window of processing parameters than necessary for Ti-6Al-4V. Versatility then expanded, and applications now exist in the chemical process industry (CPI) and in the aerospace industry. This datasheet provides information on composition, physical properties, and tensile properties as well as fracture toughness and fatigue. It also includes information on corrosion resistance. Filing Code: TI-133. Producer or source: ATI Wah Chang, Allegheny Technologies. Originally published March 2004, revised July 2004.

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