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HAZOP
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HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study)

Hazard and Operability Study

Structured team review using guide words to identify process deviations, hazards and operability problems.

Examples

  1. 01A HAZOP of the new solvent tank uses guide words like 'more pressure' and 'no flow' to find possible hazards.
  2. 02Before startup, the safety team checks that every action from the HAZOP has been completed.
  3. 03An open HAZOP action on a missing pressure relief valve stops the startup until it is fixed.

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