Layer of Protection Analysis Simplified Process Risk Assessment (A CCPS Concept Book)

Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS)

ISBN 10: 0816908117 / ISBN 13: 9780816908110

Published by Amer Inst of Chemical Engineers, 2001

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270 pages. 9.00x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # x-0816908117

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Title: Layer of Protection Analysis Simplified ...

Publisher: Amer Inst of Chemical Engineers

Publication Date: 2001

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Brand New

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Synopsis:

Layer of Protection Analysis: Simplified Process Risk Assessment

Layer of protection analysis (LOPA) is a recently developed, simplified method of risk assessment that provides the much-needed middle ground between a qualitative process hazard analysis and a traditional, expensive quantitative risk analysis. Beginning with an identified accident scenario, LOPA uses simplifying rules to evaluate initiating event frequency, independent layers of protection, and consequences to provide an order-of-magnitude estimate of risk. LOPA has also proven an excellent approach for determining the safety integrity level necessary for an instrumented safety system, an approach endorsed in instrument standards, such as ISA S84 and IEC 61511. Written by industry experts in LOPA, this pioneering book provides all the necessary information to undertake and complete a Layer of Protection Analysis during any stage in a processes' life cycle. Loaded with tables, charts, and examples, this book is invaluable to technical experts involved with ensuring the safety of a process. Because of its simplified, quicker risk assessment approach, LOPA is destined to become a widely used technique. Join other major companies and start your LOPA efforts now by purchasing this book.

About the Author:

The CENTER FOR CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY (CCPS), an industry technology alliance of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), has been a world leader in developing and disseminatinginformation on process safety management and technology since 1985. CCPS has published over 80 books in its process safety guidelines and process safety concepts series. For more information, visit www.ccpsonline.org.