Petrochemicals

  • Employment Issues in the Energy Industry

    Let’s discuss employment issues related to power or petrochemical plants. Let’s discuss recruitment of young employees into the petrochemical industry or non-renewable power industry. Also discuss the exodus of experienced talent leaving the energy industry. The petrochemical industry and non-renewable power industry face several employment challenges, including recruiting young employees and experiencing an exodus of Read more

  • What can go wrong with pressure vessels?

    Let’s discuss pressure vessel risks in power and petrochemical plants. Pressure vessels play a critical role in power and petrochemical plants, as they are used to store and handle fluids or gases under high pressure. However, they also pose certain risks that need to be carefully managed to ensure the safety of personnel and the Read more

  • Managing Unintended Chemical Reactions

    Let’s discuss unintended chemical reactions in petrochemical plants and how risk management strategies can be deployed to address those risks. Unintended chemical reactions in petrochemical plants can pose significant risks to both human safety and the environment. These reactions can occur due to various factors, such as process upsets, equipment failure, incorrect mixing or handling Read more

  • Hot Work Procedure – Infrared Cameras

    Let’s develop a draft procedure for a power or petrochemical plant to control Hot Work and specifically use an infrared camera to confirm absence of ignition sources. Developing a draft procedure for a power or petrochemical plant to control Hot Work and specifically using an infrared camera to confirm the absence of ignition sources requires Read more

  • NFPA – 25 for Power and Petrochemical Plants

    Summarize NFPA-25 for engineers working at petrochemical and power plants. NFPA-25 is a standard established by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) that specifically focuses on the inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. This summary aims to provide engineers working at petrochemical and power plants with an overview of NFPA-25 and its Read more

  • Fire Department Liaisons in Energy Facilities

    Let’s discuss a fire department liaison program in a petrochemical or power plant. Two employees per shift who were from operations, should be trained and qualified to wear bunker gear and scba to escort the firefighters into fire area safely. A fire department liaison program in a petrochemical or power plant can be a valuable Read more