Emergency Operating Does the process require continued operation or a unique shutdown procedure when Procedures key pieces of equipment fail, such as a pump? An abnormal operation that requires action either in lieu of, or in addition to an emergency Does the process require continued operation or a unique shutdown procedure when a shutdown could be defined in an critical utility fails, such as cooling water or instrument air? emergency operating procedure. Developing this type of procedure in advance enables the facility to confirm that appropriate action Does the process require continued operation or a unique shutdown procedure when can be taken and prepares the power is lost (is the process shutdown or reduced based on backup power availability)? operator for such circumstances. The questions on the right are Does the process require continued operation or a unique shutdown procedure when intended to assist the operator in critical instrumentation fails? determining if this type of procedure is necessary. While not comprehensive, if any of the questions are answered Does the process require the operator to take steps to remediate process upsets and or equipment failures that release hazardous materials to secondary containments? affirmatively, this type of procedure is likely necessary. Does the process require the operator to take steps in the event of a PRV or rupture disk activation? Are there other unique activities related to performing emergency operations?
Emergency Operating Procedures An abnormal operation that requires action either in lieu of, or in addition to an emergency shutdown could be defined in an emergency operating procedure. Developing this type of procedure in advance enables the facility to confirm that appropriate action can be taken and prepares the operator for such circumstances. The questions on the right are intended to assist the operator in determining if this type of procedure is necessary. While not comprehensive, if any of the questions are answered affirmatively, this type of procedure is likely necessary. Does the process require continued operation or a unique shutdown procedure when key pieces of equipment fail, such as a pump? Does the process require continued operation or a unique shutdown procedure when a critical utility fails, such as cooling water or instrument air? Does the process require continued operation or a unique shutdown procedure when power is lost (is the process shutdown or reduced based on backup power availability)? Does the process require continued operation or a unique shutdown procedure when critical instrumentation fails? Does the process require the operator to take steps to remediate process upsets and or equipment failures that release hazardous materials to secondary containments? Does the process require the operator to take steps in the event of a PRV or rupture disk activation? Are there other unique activities related to performing emergency operations?
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