Conference Papers
This paper presents a methodology for conducting damage mechanism reviews (DMRs) that can help operating companies maintain equipment integrity by providing a foundational basis on which to manage and mitigate common damage mechanisms that may effect plant equipment. The DMR methodology allows ammonia-related industries to draw on recent API recommended practices to provide a holistic management resource for the plant’s Mechanical Integrity Process Safety Management programs. The assessment methodology is demonstrated for typical process unit equipment in an ammonia plant. BakerRisk’s Asset Mechanical Integrity Plan identifies the potential damage mechanisms based on known process parameters, selects the appropriate
inspection methods, and communicates relevant factors and possible mitigation options as a resource for the site.
As the biofuels industry continues to expand in support of global decarbonization mandates and objectives, facility owners and developers are being challenged to balance production efficiency, operational reliability, and personnel safety.
As high hazard facilities, biofuels sites should focus on developing a fire protections strategy informed by performance-based analysis so strategies implemented meet the unique challenges found at each facility.
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