... (A), Reliability (R), Survivability (S) and Interdependency (I) criteria. In the evaluation of hardware/physical barriers, system reliability and availability are also included in the analysis in order to consider the highest level of integrity associated to hardware contributions. operational safety...

... recognition of the importance of understanding and managing the many factors that can lead to loss of human reliability in front-line operations. A set of bowties, developed in order to identify the barriers that are relied on to protect against the potential for loss of well control, were made available...

... to create better indicators more suitable for your organisation. benchmarking key performance indicator accident causation performance indicator better conversation reliability shell international exploration strategic planning and management spe international conference better performance...

... study of AKPO FPSO provides a catalogue of major risks, with risk reduction measures developed into standard safety barriers and in some cases incorporated into existing barriers to improve their reliability. There are a total number of 366 SCBs being monitored using the approach described in this paper...

... be performed periodically and do not provide real-time active monitoring and identification of leaks. Wired fixed gas detection systems are also used in underground gas delivery networks. They work in real-time, are highly reliable, but are severely cost prohibitive due to the civil infrastructure requirements...

... and reliable indicators. The principle objective of the research initiated by the Petroleum Safety Authority (PSA) has been to improve the knowledge of safety relevant indicators in the petroleum industry, in particular related to validity, effectiveness and reliability. A focused literature review was carried...

... installation recommendation reliability current risk process safety approach risk register top event Scenario Introduction Abstract Aging and mature oil and gas assets may pose serious problems when it comes to ensure integrity of Process and Operations. Depending on age, repair history...

... component is still safety critical and must be maintained as such. The reliability of a system with redundancy will be higher than an individual component. For example, a system with two out of three (2oo3) pressure indicators voting will have a greater reliability than one pressure indicator alone...

... in significant improvements. The Kaizen strategy aims to involve workers from all levels and functions in the organization in working together to address or improve a problem or process. In addition to improved operational efficiencies and reliability of products and services, successful implementation of Kaizen...

... safety failure mode well control equipment component failure drilling equipment failure rate requirement fail-safe component arrangement reliability design principle spe 156910 upstream oil & gas fail-safe system fail-safe design approach safety system consequence scenario safety...

... Abstract The global issues related to greenhouse gas emissions, cost of electricity, and reliability of electrical supply are driving companies to evaluate options for alternative energy sources to power facilities. A robust screening tool was necessary to identify whether more environmentally...

... tool BART (BAseline Risk assessment Tool) with the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) methodology has been set up to assist in the decision making process through the reliability assessment of the preventive and recovery barriers in place in a plant, the identification of any possible effective risk...

... Abstract This paper sets out to explain the global methodology developed by Total to improve the reliability of oil spill drift modeling by developing metocean skills in-house. The role of oil spill modeling is not at present considered essential during an oil spill, despite the fact that its...

... Abstract This paper evaluates the functional reliability of the interactions amongst the electric power system, hydraulic power system, safety interlock and automation system, ballast system and the loading system of a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platform, considering...

... the user's perspective, by following up on the main maneuvers carried out on different equipment and productive subsystems. The analysis of the work evidenced characteristics that should be kept and others that can be changed in future projects, with the objective of increasing the operation reliability...

... Abstract The reliability of products and processes helps minimize risk to people and the environment. There is a strong parallel between the U.S. Army's recent "ultra reliability" program and reliability requirements in the petroleum industry. This paper explains what the U.S. Army has...

... on how to "self-read" the results – a practice without any proven reliability or validity. Self-assessments of tuberculin test results, if accurate, could enhance tuberculosis screening efforts by reducing the need for follow-up visits for skin test reading (1). The TST also has other limitations...

... to the correctness (likely range of deviation) of the reported figure and accuracy has important implications for the consistency of the reported data in the long term, for instance the comparability of data on a year basis. Reliability index A reliability coefficient could be calculated using...

... and reducing flaring by the implementation of a Flare Recovery Compressor (FRC). With these measures and procedures, TABK has reinforced its maintenance, safety, environmental protection and operational plans to guarantee the integrity and reliability of its installations. Upstream Oil & Gas...

... Abstract Operating FPSO's in severe weather conditions probably constitutes one of the most challenging aspects facing today's Offshore Oil Industry. Part of the challenge resides in achieving an optimal availability and reliability of the Gas Detection Systems. The proposed paper describes...