PLANTSERV® Risk Studies and Systematic Analyses
Focus on Plant Safety and Operational Excellence
Discover strategies to elevate plant safety and drive operational excellence through effective risk identification, mitigation and management. We focus on key process safety design considerations and show how our customized risk solutions can revolutionize your operations – delivering unparalleled reliability and peace of mind. From proactive safety measures to practical, actionable solutions, our expertise empowers you with valuable insights and accelerates your journey toward enhanced process and plant safety.
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Identify Hazards for Enhanced Safety and Operability
Our Hazard Identification (HAZID) Review, Plant Safety Review (Cold Eyes Safety Review) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) Review are structured methodologies aimed at identifying risks, assessing safety measures and recommending improvements to optimize facility safety and operability. Each review leverages detailed inputs like process descriptions, facility layouts and plant documentation. It brings together a multidisciplinary team and is facilitated by an experienced moderator for thorough and systematic evaluation.
• HAZID Reviews focus on identifying potential hazards across environmental, facility and human-related risks using guide words. The PLANTSERV® team delivers actionable recommendations prioritized for risk reduction and effective safety implementation.
• Plant Safety Reviews provide a high-level assessment of the overall safety status, targeting equipment functionality, corrosion, design alignment and operability. These reviews also cover follow-up and implementation of risk reduction measures.
• HAZOP Reviews investigate process hazards in plant design through node-by-node analysis, using guide words to detect deviations for safe operation during normal and upset conditions. These reviews culminate in clear, actionable outcomes supported by thorough documentation.
Advanced Risk Modeling and Quantitative Analysis for Confident Decision-Making
The PLANTSERV® team also offers Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Assessments, Layer of Protection Analyses (LOPA) and Consequence Modelling with Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) Studies. These structured approaches provide a thorough evaluation of risks and safeguards to support compliance and effective risk management. Here also, our experts rely on detailed inputs and supporting documents, such as PFDs, P&IDs, equipment data and site-specific risk factors. They use advanced tools for accurate and actionable outcomes.
SIL Assessments and LOPA focus on evaluating safety instrumented functions (SIF) and defining protection layers to mitigate risks for specific scenarios. SIL Assessments focus on evaluating safety instrumented functions (SIF) and defining protection layers to mitigate risks for specific scenarios. SIL Assessments determine the required SIL levels for compliance with IEC 61511 standards, while LOPA assess initiating event frequencies, independent protection layers and risk tolerance criteria drawn from HAZOP reviews.
Consequence Modelling and QRA Studies analyze potential hazards to assess risks and impacts on people, facilities and critical elements. Consequence Modelling covers hazard scenarios such as cloud dispersion, explosion impacts and fire behavior (e.g., jet fires, BLEVE, fireballs). QRA, on the other hand, quantifies risks to individuals and groups, evaluates iso-risk contours and benchmarks tolerance levels against company, industry or regulatory standards. These analyses utilize tools like DNV PHAST™, Fire Dynamic Simulator (FDS), PyroSim, and DNV Safeti™ for precise modeling and decision support.
SIL Assessments and LOPA focus on evaluating safety instrumented functions (SIF) and defining protection layers to mitigate risks for specific scenarios. SIL Assessments focus on evaluating safety instrumented functions (SIF) and defining protection layers to mitigate risks for specific scenarios. SIL Assessments determine the required SIL levels for compliance with IEC 61511 standards, while LOPA assess initiating event frequencies, independent protection layers and risk tolerance criteria drawn from HAZOP reviews.
Consequence Modelling and QRA Studies analyze potential hazards to assess risks and impacts on people, facilities and critical elements. Consequence Modelling covers hazard scenarios such as cloud dispersion, explosion impacts and fire behavior (e.g., jet fires, BLEVE, fireballs). QRA, on the other hand, quantifies risks to individuals and groups, evaluates iso-risk contours and benchmarks tolerance levels against company, industry or regulatory standards. These analyses utilize tools like DNV PHAST™, Fire Dynamic Simulator (FDS), PyroSim, and DNV Safeti™ for precise modeling and decision support.
Comprehensive Solutions for Incident Analysis, System Optimization and Technology Readiness
Root Cause Analyses (RCA), Reliability, Availability and Maintainability (RAM) Studies and Technical Qualification Reviews (TQR) are structured methodologies designed to investigate incidents, evaluate system performance and assess readiness for implementation. Each approach relies on detailed inputs, such as process diagrams, supporting documentation and expert facilitation, to deliver actionable recommendations for safety, reliability and efficiency improvements.
• Root Cause Analyses (RCA) investigate incidents by constructing a causal tree to identify root causes and define solutions to prevent recurrence. Facilitated by PLANTSERV RCA experts, this process incorporates timelines, workshops and additional analyses (e.g. material reviews or calculations). This aim is to support robust decision-making and enable effective preventive measures. PLANTSERV also includes training on RCA execution.
• RAM Studies simulate equipment and system performance to analyze plant availability and identify causes of production losses. Using process data, maintenance schemes and reliability parameters, these studies examine alternative configurations with a view to optimizing reliability and minimizing downtime for enhanced operational efficiency.
• Technical Qualification Reviews (TQR) evaluate the readiness of new systems, components or facilities for commercial use. The aim is to contribute to safety, environmental and economic compliance. This review identifies failure modes and mitigates risks through detailed assessments of technical viability, reliability and functionality. It empowers you to address potential risks to performance and compliance.
• Root Cause Analyses (RCA) investigate incidents by constructing a causal tree to identify root causes and define solutions to prevent recurrence. Facilitated by PLANTSERV RCA experts, this process incorporates timelines, workshops and additional analyses (e.g. material reviews or calculations). This aim is to support robust decision-making and enable effective preventive measures. PLANTSERV also includes training on RCA execution.
• RAM Studies simulate equipment and system performance to analyze plant availability and identify causes of production losses. Using process data, maintenance schemes and reliability parameters, these studies examine alternative configurations with a view to optimizing reliability and minimizing downtime for enhanced operational efficiency.
• Technical Qualification Reviews (TQR) evaluate the readiness of new systems, components or facilities for commercial use. The aim is to contribute to safety, environmental and economic compliance. This review identifies failure modes and mitigates risks through detailed assessments of technical viability, reliability and functionality. It empowers you to address potential risks to performance and compliance.
Specialized Risk Studies Tailored to Complex Safety Challenges
We offer a wide range of specialized risk studies tailored to unique plant requirements. These studies and assessments address complex safety challenges. They include methods such as Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA), Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Event Tree Analysis (ETA). We complement these with customers-specific studies like Hazard and Effects Registers, ALARP Assessments, Escape, Evacuation and Rescue Analyses, Safety Systems Survivability Assessments, and Working Environment Health Risk Assessments (WEHRA).
Additionally, we provide systematic assessments to analyze hazards, evaluate potential design impacts and refine operational procedures.
Additionally, we provide systematic assessments to analyze hazards, evaluate potential design impacts and refine operational procedures.
At PLANTSERV, we specialize in delivering tailored risk assessment solutions and systematic analyses designed to meet your plant’s unique safety and operational needs. Leveraging multidisciplinary expertise, advanced tools and proven methodologies, we help you identify hazards, optimize your processes, prevent incidents and mitigate risks effectively.
From high-level safety reviews to detailed quantitative analyses, our solutions will bring you unmatched reliability, efficiency and peace of mind – empowering you to achieve operational excellence.
Trusted Provider of Lifecycle Solutionss
Linde PLANTSERV® is a trusted industry leader for aftersales asset management.
We are deeply committed to improving the reliability and efficiency of industrial process plants in a safe, innovative and sustainable way.
Our services combine the best technologies with the best people to deliver integrated and customized solutions that extend along your entire asset lifecycle.
Our PLANTSERV® lifecycle portfolio ranges from concept through execution to operations.
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