Technical Blog“This Far, and No Further”: Why Safe Operating Limits Matter More Than You Think In facilities with robust control systems, reliable alarms, and experienced operators, it’s easy to assume you already have everything in place to run safely and efficiently. So, when the topic of Safe Operating Limits (SOLs) comes up, the reaction is…
Case StudyUnderstanding & Strengthening Process Safety: A Pilot Plant Case Study in Food & Beverage Project: Pilot Plant Hazard Review Industry: Food & Beverage – Chemical Process Development Location: New York A new pilot plant was under development to convert carbon dioxide (CO₂) and hydrogen into clean fuels and specialty chemicals. The process involved high…
Technical BlogDeveloping a Robust PSM Program: A Practical Roadmap Implementing a comprehensive Process Safety Management (PSM) program can be a complex task—especially for organizations starting from scratch. Whether driven by regulatory requirements or a proactive safety culture, building a program that is both effective and sustainable takes planning, collaboration, and technical discipline. In this blog,…
Case StudyCalibration of PCMS RBI Methodology for Offshore Platforms Client: Offshore Oil & Gas Operator | Location: Gulf of America A major offshore oil and gas operator was reliant on a qualitative risk-based inspection (RBI) methodology, which depended on subjective judgment and manual risk ranking. This approach led to inconsistencies in risk evaluations across similar…
Technical BlogDon’t Lose Sight of Your Process Safety Targets: The Critical Role of Pressure Relief Devices Pressure relief devices (PRDs) serve as the last line of defense in protecting industrial assets from catastrophic failures. Their effectiveness relies on rigorous inspection, testing, and maintenance to ensure they function as intended under all operating conditions. Neglecting these…
Technical BlogKnown Hazards, Unknown Risks: Closing the Gap in Process Safety In the world of process safety, we often find ourselves dealing with hazardous situations that are often discussed and well-documented yet still lead to unexpected incidents. The challenge isn’t necessarily in agreeing that certain situations contain hazards but rather in sifting through the myriad…
Case StudyRisk-Based Inspection Implementation Client: Midstream Operator | Location: Alberta, Canada Our client sought to optimize their inspection budget while maintaining equipment integrity and regulatory compliance. Historically, they relied on time-based inspection requirements set by the Alberta Boiler Safety Association (ABSA). This approach resulted in excessive inspections, increased costs, and missed opportunities to extend intervals…
Technical BlogThe Importance of Flare Studies: Addressing Key Challenges & Optimizing Safety Flare systems play a vital role in industrial safety, particularly in the oil, gas, and chemical sectors, not only by handling relief fluids from overpressure events but also by managing excess gas during process upsets, depressurizing events, and specific modes of operation such…
