Process Intensification: Safety Pros and Cons

摘要: One of the best ways preventing accidents is to avoid hazards by inherently safer design. The adoption such principles now required EU legislation. As many processes, particularly those in chemicals, nuclear and oil industries, involve production, handling use hazardous substances, process intensification (PI) one way which inventory consequences a failure, may be significantly reduced. PI, therefore, has potential significant factor implementation inherent safety. However, conflict can arise between PI some safety practices. For example, certain technologies require higher energy inputs or operated at temperatures. processes more complex call for control system. this reason, both (including chemistry, where appropriate) plant need considered together reach comprehensive understanding issues. This paper gives examples how has, might have, improved Some issues that are also discussed. In order promote benefits intensification, draw attention considerations, HSE co-sponsoring network (PIN) liaison with industry Department Trade Industry.