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Date
Team Members

Drawing No./Procedure

Subject

Condensate lines from the condensers to the

holding tank
DEVIATION
No flow

High Flow

CAUSE

EFFECT

SAFEGUARDS

ACTION

Pump malfunction

P125 failure would result in no cooling

water running through the heat
exchanger.

Closure of V 22 18

Closure of this valve would increase the

pressure of the condensate line exiting
E113. This would also cause an
increased pressure in V147. This would
change the pressure gradient and force
the liquid onto the vacuum lines causing
mixing in the system. There is potential
for vessel E113, V147 and V150 to
damage and rupture.

Install a flow meter across

the value to ensure there is
always flow when the
system is under operation.

Closure of V 22 19

This would also cause an increased

pressure in V148. This would change
the pressure gradient and force the
liquid onto the vacuum lines causing
mixing in the system. V148 and V150
could damage and rupture.

Install a flow meter across

the value to ensure there is
always flow when the
system is under operation.

Closure of V 22 17

The closure would cut off cooling water

supply to E113. This would result in no
condensate being formed in the shell
and tube heat exchanger.

Overheating in E112

Due to overheating in E112 more than

the required/optimal amount of vapour
is fed into E113 uncondensed. This
increases the flow rate of condensate in

Pressure transmitter and temperature

indicator placed on the inlet to the pump

High temperature and

pressure alarms. Also
ensure good maintenance.

the stream and resulting in a increase in

pressure and filing up V150 at a fatser
rate then estimated. This would also put
increase pressure on V147.

Less flow

More cooling water supplied to

E113.

More than optimal amount of vapour

condenses. This increases the flow rate
of condensate in the stream and
resulting in a increase in pressure and
filing up V150 at a fatser rate then
estimated. This would also put increase
pressure on V147

Pressure transmitter placed on the inlet to

the pump. Drain on V150.

High pressure alarms. Also

ensure good maintenance.
Flow meter with a high
level alarm on V150

Temperature of cooling water

less than estimated

More than optimal amount of vapour

condenses. This increases the flow rate
of condensate in the stream and
resulting in a increase in pressure and
filing up V150 at a fatser rate then
estimated. This would also put increase
pressure on V147

Temperature indicator

Temperature alarms
connected to the indicator.
Flow meter with a high
level alarm on V150

Less cooling water to E113.

This would result in less condensate

being formed in the shell and tube heat
exchanger

Temperature of cooling water

less than estimated

This would result in less condensate

being formed in the shell and tube heat
exchanger

Leaks in pipeline

N-heptane hazardous. It is flammable

and can cause skin irritation. This
causes a lot of potential risk if released.

Ambient temperature rises.

Either environmental such as a
heat wave or human error such
as using a fire torch or welding
machine near the pipelines and
heat exchangers. Cooling
waters efficiency reduces.

N-heptane is flammable. And increase

in the temperature can build up pressure
or act as a ignition source.

Educate people on the

hazards of n-heptane.
Ensure it is a no smoking
zone and people wear
protective clothing. Install
flow indicators between
very long pipelines.

CONSIDER REVERSE FLOW

High temperature

Temperature indicators

Higher temperature alarms

attached with indicator.
Educate staff on the
hazards of n-heptane.
Ensure it is a no smoking
zone and people wear
protective clothing.

Low Temperature
Check freezing point
High Pressure
Closure of V 22 18

Closure of this valve would increase the

pressure of the condensate line exiting
E113. This would also cause an
increased pressure in V147. This would
change the pressure gradient and force
the liquid onto the vacuum lines causing
mixing in the system. There is potential
for vessel E113, V147 and V150 to
damage and rupture.

Closure of V 22 19

This would also cause an increased

pressure in V148. This would change
the pressure gradient and force the
liquid onto the vacuum lines causing
mixing in the system. V148 and V150
could damage and rupture.

Low pressure

Leaks in pipeline

N-heptane hazardous. It is flammable

and can cause skin irritation. This
causes a lot of potential risk if released.

Desired product not achieved

Over condensation in
E112

Maintenance

Power
Excess cooling water

Install a flow meter across

the value to ensure there is
always flow when the
system is under operation.

Install a flow meter across

the value to ensure there is
always flow when the
system is under operation.

Educate people on the

hazards of n-heptane.
Ensure it is a no smoking
zone and people wear
protective clothing. Install
pressure indicators
between very long
pipelines.