An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Safety in Process Equipment Design & Operation
Risk Minimization Approach
Course Overview
In all steps of designing of pressure equipment related to hydrocarbons and chemical processing and applied in Oil & Gas, Chemical and Process industries, the process safety comes on the top of the list of all considerations. The safety remains to be of utmost importance during operation and maintenance and has to be verified with various methodologies.
This Safety in Process Equipment Design & Operation training course provides an overview of important elements of process safety as they are often encountered in today’s industrial practice. The emphasis is on engineering design aspects of Process Safety Management and it will highlight the safeguarding aspects of processing equipment inside the plant. Techniques for analyzing and mitigating process safety hazards applicable to Oil & Gas processing will be reviewed. Integration of the concepts required to achieve an optimum approach to Process Safety Engineering is the main goal of this training course. Exercises and useful examples will be utilized throughout the training to emphasize the key learning points.
This GLOMACS Safety in Process Equipment Design & Operation training course will feature:
- Importance of the concept of “Inherently Safer Design”
- Design principles based on Standards for safe operation of process equipment
- Selection and sizing of safety valves and pressure relief systems
- Methods for process hazards analysis: HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA
- Detection and prevention methods for fire and explosion accidents
- Plant Equipment Inspection (NDT) and Maintenance Procedures
Training Outline
DAY 1: Overview of Safety in Process Design
- Definition of Safety in Process Design
- Overview of Historical Incidents and Problem Areas
- Components of Process Safety: People, Plant, Process
- Risk Identification and Safety Analysis
- Process Hazard Analysis: HAZOP, LOPA, FMEA
- Hazards Associated with Specific Plant Systems
- Elimination of Hazards through Process Design
- Prevention of Human Error through Process Control and Monitoring
DAY 2: Inherently Safer Design
- Inherently Safer Design Methodology
- Pre-Design and Design Phases
- Materials of Construction and Optimized Fabrication
- Hazard Associated with Process Fluids and Chemical Reactions
- Corrosion, Erosion and Material Degradation
- Leakage and Loss of Primary Containment
- Dispersion of Hydrocarbon Release
- Flammability of Chemicals
DAY 3: Safety of Process Equipment
- Hazard Associated with Process Equipment
- Safety Considerations in Reactor Design
- Design Procedure for Safety of Pressure Vessels, Storage Tanks, Reactors, Heat Exchangers
- Venting of Tanks and Vessels: Codes, Standards and Best Practices
- Piping System Design and Safety
- Design of Piping System Accessories: Valves, Fittings, Supports
- Assessment of Material Degradation during In-Life Cycle: Fitness for Service
- Monitoring, Testing and Inspection (NDT)
DAY 4: Design of Pressure Relief Systems
- Design of Safety Valves
- Operation of Pressure Relief System
- Calculation and Sizing of Relief Loads of Pressure Relief Systems
- Pressure Relief Valves vs. Rupture Discs
- Codes, Standards and Best Practices
- Specifics of Pressure Relief Systems for Pumps, Compressors, Turbines
- Process Plant Disposal Systems
- Disposal Hazards, Risk Assessment and Environmental Factors
DAY 5: Process Monitoring and Control
- Safety Instrumented Systems
- Process Plant Monitoring and Control System: SCADA
- Emergency Depressurization Systems (EDP)
- Prevention of Fire and Gas or Dust Explosions
- Safety Consideration in Plant Layout and Equipment Spacing
- Management of Change and Integrity Operation Window
- Plant Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Procedures
- Final Conclusions
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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