Engineering Modifications: Assessment of Requirement for a HAZOP

Change Proposal Details:

Assessment of the need to
HAZOP change proposal:
Technical Authority endorsement
or comments
Parameter

No Change
(a)

Assessment by:
(name and position)
Technical Authority
(name and position
Change Within
Normal/design operating
range
(b)

Potential for Change Outside

Normal/design operating
range
(c)

Temperature
Pressure
Flowrate
Level
Composition (toxicity/corrosion)
Solids/Foreign Material
Others
Reliability/Availability**
Failure Mode**
Taken from document: EP200712228168
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
1) Assess the change proposal to determine the effect it will have on the key process parameters.
2) Tick an entry in column (a), (b) or (c) for each parameter.
Note: Should a change in the parameters marked with ** occur as a consequence of the proposed modification, then place an entry in column (b).
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
1) If there are entries in (c) the change proposal requires a HAZOP
2) If there are no entries in column (c) and more than 5 entries in column (b) the change proposal requires a HAZOP
3) If there are no entries in column (c) and less than 5 entries in column (b) a HAZOP may not be needed. In this case a safety review may be more
appropriate. To check if a risk analysis is required, please use the checklists below. A risk analysis needs to be held by a HSE TA.

HAZARD SCREENING Facilities and Process

Instructions Complete the questions below.
Question

Does this change add the potential to increase, decrease,

stop or reverse the flow in any system?

Can this change increase or lower the normal or maximum

operating pressure, or decrease the maximum allowable
pressure in any equipment or system?

Can this change increase or decrease the temperature of the

process or equipment in the system?

Can this change create flammability, reactive or chemical

instability issue?
Can this change effect the composition of any stream in the
system?
Can this change increase the corrosion or erosion rates
anywhere in the system?

Can this change increase potential leak rates of hydrocarbons

Consider
-block valve in full open or full close position
-increase in pump capacity or speed
-increase or decrease in system pressure drop
-increase or decrease in a valve trim size
-double pumping in a system not designed for double pumping
-operating with a control valve bypass open around a active
control valve
-increase/decrease fluid viscosity, molecular weight or specific
gravity
-block valve in partial or full close position
-increase in pump impeller size or speed
-increase or decrease in relief valve size or orifice type
-increase or decrease relief valve set pressure
-increase in pressure downstream of relief valve
-re-rating of a pressure vessel or exchanger
-increase or decrease in system pressure drop
-increase or decrease in a valve trim size
-increase or decrease in fluid viscosity, molecular weight or
specific gravity
-modification of an exchanger tubes, shell or furnace
--increase or decrease of flow through furnaces or exchangers
-removal or addition of insulation
-operation of a pump at low flows ,with an internal recycle,
modifications of internals
-reduction in flow of cooling water or other cooling stream
-effects of freezing outside temperatures
-effects of vaporization of liquids on downstream piping
-creation of flammable exhaust or dust cloud
-conditions that could lead to a chemical decomposition
-effects of injection chemical on the system
-effects of injection chemicals on the system
-effects of mixing steams
-conditions that could cause solid precipitation
-increase of solids in liquid streams
-effects on the pH of water systems
-metal cracking mechanisms
-modification of control valve trim size or materials
-control valve system changes that could cause flashing/cavitation
in valves/piping
-pump system changes that could cause flashing/cavitation at
inlets of pumps
-corrosion mechanisms on the outside of equipment/pipe CUI
-production of high velocity liquid or gas streams
-modifications to pump or compressor seals

Ye
s

No

Question

Consider

or chemicals to the atmosphere?

-modifications to flange gasket materials

-installation of vents to the atmosphere
-modifications to shutdown or warning systems
-increase in demands on flare/relief systems
-systems that require operator attention during high activity
events
-operator access to critical valves, instrumentation and other
equipment
-special requirements for disposal of new chemicals
-special inventory requirements of new or revised equipment
-installation of new or different equipment
-modification of controllers, alarms, information systems, etc
-modifications that change the time allowed for an operator to
react to process upsets
-modification of any pressure relief or vent system
-modification to any alarm or shutdown system
-modification any shutdown, startup, or emergency procedures
-modification to any operator monitoring procedures or practices
-modification to any system that is part of a PHA mitigation action.

Does this change impact any startup, shutdown, emergency

or decontamination activities in the unit?

Could this change the way the operator interfaces with

equipment or controls when reacting to process or system
upsets?
Could this change have any effect on existing safeguards in
the unit as defined by the Safeguarding document and unit
PHA?

Ye
s

No

Does this change add new safeguards to the process or

system
ACTION REQUIRED:
If the responses to all the questions are NO then a Risk Analysis is not required. However, it is recommended to complete the Risk Analysis to ensure
the sign-offs by appropriate authorities.
Conclusions: Risk Analysis required - Yes ______ No ______
Completed By: _______________________________ Date Completed: ____________

HAZARD SCREENING Procedures

Instructions Complete the questions below.

Question:
Yes No
Is this procedure the primary barrier to prevent or respond to a hydrocarbon or chemical leak?
Is this procedure used to start up or shut down major equipment (compressors, furnaces, product pumps, feed pumps,
etc.)?
Does this change impact the steps taken by the operator to address a unit upset?
Is this procedure used to operate a system while the instrumental safeguarding (IPF) is out of service?
Does this procedure affect/change HSE critical tasks or activities that assure that barriers are in place and working?
Does this procedure allow for a new line up, a change in operating limits, or increase in charge rate?
ACTION REQUIRED:
If the responses to all the questions are NO then a Risk Analysis is not required. However, it is recommended to complete the Risk Analysis to ensure
the sign-offs by appropriate authorities.
Conclusions: Risk Analysis required - Yes ______ No ______
Completed By: _______________________________ Date Completed: ____________

HAZARD SCREENING HEMP IMPACT

Instructions Complete the questions below.
Question
Is a bowtie affected by this change? (if so, please indicate the affected Safety Critical Element SCE tag on the Change
Request form
Does this change add/modify/delete a procedure, checklist, or operator instruction sheet?
Does this change add/modify/delete instrumentation or controls that require operator response or monitoring?

Yes

No

Does this change add/modify/delete an instrumented protective function or emergency depressurization system?
Does this change add/delete a new piece of hardware (RV, pump, exchanger, heater, turbine, injection point, sample
station, etc.)?
Does this change add/modify/delete a specific operator task (draining, starting, stopping, monitoring, sampling, etc.)?
Does this change impact a critical management process (temporary trailers, fencing, emergency response, mechanical
integrity, permit to work, etc.)?
Does this change add or remove a new process hazard (ie. Process stream, chemical, etc.) with-in the unit boundaries?
Is there a new personnel exposure hazard introduced or removed (i.e. H2S)?*(see below)
Is there a new threat or consequence introduced or removed?
Does this change impact an existing or create a new health hazard (e.g. increase noise, refractory ceramic fiber/asbestos)?
* (see below)
Does this change introduce or remove a radioactive source (e.g. density meter)** (see below)
Does this change increase or reduce environmental exposure (type, quantity, permitting, etc.)?*(see below)
Does this change impact or have the potential to impact relationships with external stakeholders (community, customers,
etc.)?+ (see below)
ACTION REQUIRED:
If the responses to all the questions are NO then a HSE CASE review is not required. However, if the response to any of the questions is YES then the
HSE CASE will need to be reviewed for potential updates, additions, and detailed risk study.
*In addition, if yes to this question, the change request must be also be reviewed by HSSE group.

** In addition, if yes to this question, the change request must be reviewed by the site RSO (Radiation Source Officer).
+In addition, if yes to this question, the change request must be reviewed by the site External Affairs Group.
Conclusions: Risk Analysis required - Yes ______ No ______
Completed By: _______________________________ Date Completed: ____________