Marshall University College of Information Technology & Engineering Safety Technology Department

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1 Marshall University College of Information Technology & Engineering Safety Technology Department Fall 2007 PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT SFT 589 LOCATION: Smith Hall, Room 409, Huntington Campus TIME: Tuesdays, 6:30pm-9:00pm INSTRUCTOR: J. Patrick Conlon, CSP Safety Technology Department Communications Bldg., Room 212-I Huntington Campus Office Phone Department Fax OFFICE HOURS: Tuesdays 2:00pm to 6:00pm Wednesdays 10:00am to Noon Thursday 2:00pm to 4:00pm Other times by appointment. DESCRIPTION: This 3 credit course introduces the student to the current theory and practice of chemical process safety applicable to the petrochemical industries. Students will explore the technical, legal and management concepts necessary for the prevention of toxic chemical releases, fires, and explosions resulting from mechanical failure, human error, and simple through complex chemical reactions of hazardous materials. TEXTBOOK: Not Applicable course will be based on OSHA s 29 CFR , Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals (PSM) standard and the EPA Risk Management Planning (RMP) rule, both available online. Other resources will be available online or provided by the instructor. Page 1 of 6

2 OUTCOMES: Successful completion of the course will enable the student to: Discuss the history, regulations, and accident prevention systems relative to chemical process safety management at industrial facilities; Explain the characteristics and scientific principles relative to fires and explosions resulting from hazardous materials in petrochemical processes; Evaluate a facility s assessment, prevention, and management systems applicable to chemical process safety; Perform dispersion and damage modeling used for emergency planning and prevention of accidental chemical releases, fires and explosions; and Perform calculations used to determine vessel failure loads and pressure relief valve sizing. EVALUATION: Exams/100 points each three per semester, each will include a combination of multiple choice, true/false, essay questions, and problem solving based on the reading assignments and classroom activities. Team Project/100 points development of an atmospheric chemical dispersion model or a fire/explosion damage prediction model using EPA s CAMEO, MARPLOT & ALOHA software. Each team will present their findings during a 10-minute PowerPoint presentation. Research project/100 points prepare a technical paper investigating current applications of a process safety management concept such as: process safety information, process hazard analysis, operating procedures, management of change, pre-startup safety reviews, mechanical integrity, inherently safer design, etc. The project will require detailed Internet and library research of the selected topic. Papers will be ten pages in length, Times New Roman 12 font, one-inch margins, double spaced, and include a minimum of ten different referenced sources. Final paper must be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format. Class Attendance & Participation/100 points students are expected to attend all scheduled classes and participate in class discussions and activities. [1 st absence = -5 points, 2 nd absence = -5 points, 3 rd absence = -10 points, and each subsequent absence = -10 points] Total Possible Points = 600 Note: Extensions to exam and assignment deadlines must be approved in advance by the instructor. Page 2 of 6

3 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to use basic computer software for Internet research, word processing and a calculator for mathematical problem solving. GRADING: ACTIVITIES: Grades will be awarded according to the following scale: 90% - 100% = A 80% - 89% = B 70% - 79% = C 60% - 69% = D 59% or lower = F Classroom activities will include: Case studies, multimedia presentations & interactive software Guest Speaker Mike Morris, PPG Industries/CSB (date TBD) Plant Tour Alcon (date TBD) Team Projects Worst Case Scenario Modeling SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS & ACTIVITIES: 1. 8/21/07: Introductions & Course Overview Lecture: Introduction to Process Safety Management Multimedia: NSC Process Safety Management, Parts 1 & 2 Assignment: Review 29 CFR Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals 2. 8/28/07: Lecture: Toxicology & Industrial Hygiene Overview Multimedia: SACHE The Bhopal Disaster HC-MM-ED #10.5 Bhopal MIC Release Discussion: OSHA PSM Preamble Team Project: Introduction to EPA s CAMEO, MARPLOT & ALOHA 3. 9/4/07: Lecture: Source Models Multimedia: SACHE Vapor Cloud Dispersion Modeling HC-MM-ED #8.1 PEPCON Jet Fuel Plant Explosion Discussion: OSHA PSM Application, & Definitions 4. 9/11/07: Lecture: Toxic Release and Dispersion Models Multimedia: Up From Zero World Trade Center Disaster Response Discussion: OSHA PSM Employee Participation Assignment: Prepare for Exam #1 (Weeks 1, 2, 3, & 4) Page 3 of 6

4 5. 9/18/07: Exam #1 Case Study 1: BP Texas City 2005 Multimedia: HC-MM-ED #20 BP Texas City & Praxair Explosions 6. 9/25/07: Review Exam #1 Lecture: Fires and Explosions Multimedia: SACHE Fire Protection Concepts Discussion: OSHA PSM Process Safety Information Graduate Research Paper Outline due 7. 10/2/07: Lecture: Designs to Prevent Fires and Explosions Multimedia: SACHE Explosions HC-MM-ED #9.1, Grain Elevator Explosion Discussion: OSHA PSM Operating Procedures & Training 8. 10/9/07: Lecture: Introduction to Reliefs Multimedia: SACHE Experiments for Runaway Reactions and Vent Sizing Discussion: OSHA PSM Contractors & Pre-startup Safety Reviews 9. 10/16/07: Lecture: Relief Sizing Multimedia: SACHE Explosion Prevention Research: Venting Low Strength Enclosures Discussion: OSHA PSM Mechanical Integrity Assignment: Prepare for Exam #2 (Weeks 6, 7, 8, & 9) /23/07: Exam # 2 Case Study 1: SACHE The Flixborough Explosion /30/07: Review Exam #2 Lecture: Process Hazards Identification Multimedia: HAZOP A Team In Action Process Safety Management Interactive CD-ROM Discussion: OSHA PSM Hot Work & Management of Change Graduate Research Paper Draft due Page 4 of 6

5 12. 11/6/07: Lecture: Risk Assessment Multimedia: SACHE Piper Alpha Spiral to Disaster HC-MM-ED #6.2, Piper Alpha Disaster Discussion: OSHA PSM Process Hazard Analysis Assignments: Team Project PowerPoint Presentations due next week /13/07: Lecture: Accident Investigation Multimedia: SACHE A Batch Polystyrene Reactor Runaway Discussion: OSHA PSM Incident Investigation Activity: Team Project PowerPoint Presentations /20/07: Fall Break No Class /27/07: Lecture: Chemical Emergency Response Multimedia: SACHE Emergency Response Planning Discussion: OSHA PSM Emergency Response Assignment: Review EPA Risk Management Planning (RMP) rule Graduate Research Paper due /4/07: Lecture: PSM Compliance Audits Multimedia: EPA Risk Management A Shared Responsibility Worst Case Scenarios Managing our Risks Together Discussion: OSHA PSM Compliance Audits Assignment: Prepare for Exam #2 (Weeks 11, 12, 13, 15, & 16) /11/07: Exam # 3 Page 5 of 6

6 ADDITIONAL NOTICES: Plagiarism/Academic Honesty/Academic Integrity cheating, fabrication/falsification, plagiarism, etc., shall be subject to University policy as described in the current Undergraduate and Graduate catalogs. Student Disabilities students entitled to academic accommodations during the course are encouraged to contact Disabled Student Services ( /Prichard Hall Room 117) as soon as possible to ensure that reasonable accommodations can be provided. Academic Support Services students interested in academic support services (advising, tutoring, and writing) are encouraged to contact the University College s Academic Advising Center for free programs and services to help them succeed in college courses (located in the Community and Technical College Building, lower level, ). Weather-Related and/or Emergency Closings and Delays students must adhere to the University policies for these events/conditions. Please contact the instructor by phone prior to class if you will miss class due to your local weather conditions if the University is still open. For information concerning the University status during inclement weather or emergencies will be available on local radio and television channels or call (304) or (304) 696-HELP. Attendance students are expected to attend all scheduled classes following the University policy for excused absence and weather related class cancellation as applicable. Students should notify the instructor of an absence prior to the class by voice mail or . In the event of an excused absence class work can be made up within one week with scheduling and approval of the instructor. Page 6 of 6