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The course begins with a treatment of the main items of plant and equipment, how they are designed and operated with a focus on process safety (failure modes, safe operating envelopes etc.).
Transient modes of operation are discussed and the interface of automatic process control and process safety is introduced.
The safety issues encountered in transient operations will be addressed; these include commissioning, start-up, shut-down, preparation for maintenance.
Relief and blowdown system design is developed.
Maintaining safe operations will cover the requirement for operational risk assessments, inspection and verification plans together with the development of operating and maintenance strategies.
| Study Type | Both Undergraduate & Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Old Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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The course begins with a treatment of the main items of plant and equipment, how they are designed and operated with a focus on process safety (failure modes, safe operating envelopes etc.).
Transient modes of operation are discussed and the interface of automatic process control and process safety is introduced.
The safety issues encountered in transient operations will be addressed; these include commissioning, start-up, shut-down, preparation for maintenance.
Relief and blowdown system design is developed.
Maintaining safe operations will cover the requirement for operational risk assessments, inspection and verification plans together with the development of operating and maintenance strategies.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
1st Attempt: 3-hour written examination (80%); continuous assessment (20%)
Resit: 3-hour written examination (100%)
Solutions to tutorials are provided.
Feedback is given in the form of discussion with course tutors in contact sessions and on VLE and return of continually assessed work.
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