Expertise Includes:

• HAZOP & HAZID Studies
• Emergency Venting Systems designed for two Phase flow to the DIERS methodology
• DSEAR, ATEX and Hazardous Area Classification to BS EN 60079-10 or IP Model Code Part 15
• Emergency Shut Down Systems to BS EN 61508/11 including SIL Assessments
• Safety Audits
• Risk Assessments
• Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000

Hazop Studies
Using industry standard techniques BPE can provide the Chairman and Secretary as required to prepare, execute and to close out a Hazop study. All records and reports are delivered in an electronic format to suit customer needs. Studies can be undertaken on new plant, on developments, on
modernisations or on existing facilities.

Overpressure Emergency Venting Systems
Over pressurisation of processing vessels can be safeguarded by the provision of emergency venting systems. The risks of such vessels producing two phase flow is high and appropriate methods need to be used to assess the risks and to provide a safe design. BPE can offer the assessment and complete designs to the DIERS methodology.

DSEAR, ATEX and Hazardous Area Classification

The Dangerous Substances and Explosive Atmospheres Regulations 2002 (DSEAR) and ATEX 137 have come into force and place a legal responsibility for all employers to protect its workforce against explosive environments in the workplace. BPE can assist in this process through Risk Assessments, Risk Elimination or Mitigation and the Classification of Hazardous Areas.

Emergency Shutdown Systems
‘Trip’ systems are used to provide automatic protection of processes when control systems fail. The
requirements for these and the design standards to which they are to be built to are now covered by
European Standards which require that Safety Integrity Levels be assessed for all such trips.

Download Process Safety PDF Sheet