Energy Risk Engineering

This transcript details a speaker's experiences working in offshore oil production, contrasting safety and maintenance procedures with onshore practices. The speaker recounts a trip to an offshore oil platform, highlighting differences in safety protocols, equipment testing, and regulatory oversight. Significant losses from hurricanes and subsequent insurance challenges led to the sale of the offs...

The provided text excerpt outlines OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, a performance-based approach to workplace safety. This standard emphasizes achieving specific safety outcomes, allowing companies to develop customized safety strategies tailored to their unique operations. Instead of dictating exact methods, PSM focuses on key performance indicators, including process hazard analy...

The provided text discusses the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) for interpreting the health of power transformers. DGA, which involves analyzing gases dissolved in transformer oil, is traditionally interpreted by human experts using established standards. However, AI, particularly machine learning, can significantly enhance the accuracy and efficiency of...

The source, an article titled "Beyond Code Compliance: The Evolution of Risk Engineering," argues that focusing solely on code compliance in industrial risk management is inadequate and can even increase risks. The author, a Director of Energy Risk Engineering, highlights the difference between a code-centric approach used by engineers serving smaller companies and a more sophisticated risk manage...

The subjective nature of risk and how individuals perceive it differently based on factors like control, experience, and personal circumstances. The video emphasizes that risk is not simply objective and quantifiable but is influenced by personal biases, societal influences, and the media's portrayal of risk. It uses numerous examples to illustrate this point, such as the fear of flying versus dri...

 Focuses specifically on power transformers, emphasizing the risks associated with their failures and the importance of preventative maintenance, including dissolved gas analysis (DGA) and online monitoring. It also discusses the effectiveness of deluge systems in protecting surrounding equipment during transformer fires and the importance of having spare transformers available to minimize downtim...

This document from a refinery and chemical processing plant details the risks associated with  deadlegs , sections of piping where fluids become stagnant. The document explains how deadlegs can pose  health, environmental, operational, and fire/explosion hazards , as stagnant fluids can accumulate hazardous materials, corrode the piping, and even react to form dangerous substances. The text outlin...

This document provides a comprehensive asset integrity management program for transmission transformers in a large metropolitan area. The program emphasizes the importance of regular maintenance, thorough documentation of operating history, and advanced diagnostics. It also stresses the need to closely monitor transformer loading profiles, especially given the increasing prevalence of renewable en...

This excerpt focuses on the risks and insurance considerations for power generation facilities. It covers various aspects of power generation, including the types of energy conversion, components of combustion turbines, and common risks related to air inlets, compressors, combustors, turbines, generators, and transformers. The presentation also explores insurance coverage options, including stock,...

Using AI in risk engineering. John demonstrates how AI applications, such as ChatGPT and Notebook LM, can be used to analyze various data, such as process flow diagrams, insurance policies, and engineering reports, to identify potential risks and provide solutions. He also explains how AI can be used to create podcasts from research materials, reports, and even spreadsheets, making information mor...

The provided text discusses  API standards  relevant to the refinery industry. The source focuses on  damage mechanisms  in equipment,  process safety management ,  fire protection , and  natural hazards . The text highlights the importance of following  API standards  to ensure the safety, reliability, and efficiency of refinery operations.

The YouTube video, "PSM Failure at a Cryogenic Gas Processing Plant," features a speaker who recounts a major explosion and fire that occurred at a West Virginia gas processing facility. He outlines several  red flags  that were missed by the plant management, including a lack of comprehensive PSM training, poorly-written procedures, and inadequate audits. The speaker also discusses the importance...

This video from the YouTube channel "Energy Risk Engineering Lessons" focuses on the risks associated with power generators, specifically large industrial generators used in refineries and petrochemical facilities. The video discusses various failure mechanisms that can occur in these generators, including shorted end turns, mechanical fatigue, corrosion, and electrical faults. It then outlines a...

This excerpt provides comprehensive guidance on the safety and security considerations for housing a large power transformer, exceeding basic building codes. It covers various aspects, including  building location ,  fire protection ,  security features ,  environmental controls ,  structural considerations ,  additional safety features ,  maintenance access , and  documentation requirements . The...

This document outlines a comprehensive program for implementing an Integrity Operating Window (IOW) at a refinery, focusing on ensuring safe and reliable operations. The IOW program involves establishing operating limits for critical parameters, monitoring these parameters, and developing procedures for responding to exceedances. The program is divided into four phases: Foundation, Development &am...

This document provides a comprehensive guide for implementing a process heater maintenance and refurbishment program at a southern refinery. It outlines detailed schedules for preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, annual turnarounds, and climate-specific considerations. The guide also emphasizes documentation, quality control, training requirements, safety considerations, and environmental...

NFPA 25 is a standard that sets minimum requirements for the periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems.  The standard covers a wide range of systems, including sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, water storage tanks, water spray fixed systems, foam-water sprinkler systems, and water mist systems. NFPA 25 also addresses how to evalua...

The source discusses the benefits of having fire department liaisons in energy facilities. Liaisons, trained in both fire safety and energy facility operations, can help bridge the gap between external responders and the unique challenges present in a petrochemical or power plant environment. The source outlines the qualifications needed for these liaisons, including comprehensive training, famili...

This video from the YouTube channel "Energy Risk Engineering Lessons" provides a comprehensive guide to jurisdictional objects, which are regulated equipment like boilers and pressure vessels that require inspections to ensure safety. The video explores the history of jurisdictional inspections, which stemmed from accidents in schools and churches, and then outlines the current inspection process,...

From the video from the YouTube channel "Energy Risk Engineering Lessons" discusses the dangers of hydrogen manufacturing and explains how to properly manage the risks associated with it. The video focuses on the  NFPA 2 standard  and the importance of having a  fire department liaison  to ensure the safety of workers and equipment. The video also examines  common fire scenarios , such as leaks, e...

This is from a YouTube video from the channel "Energy Risk Engineering Lessons" that focuses on the role of risk engineers in assessing chemical and power plants. The speaker explains the process of identifying hazards, including fire risks, mechanical breakdowns, and environmental exposures, and emphasizes the importance of understanding the consequences of these hazards. He also explores the cru...

This excerpt from the blog  Energy Risk Engineering Insights  discusses the importance of conducting fire brigade drills in nuclear power plants. The author, John Munno, outlines the key elements of these drills, focusing on meeting the standards set by Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL). The article emphasizes the need for realistic scenarios, effective mobilization and response, thorough...

High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) is a degradation mechanism that affects steels exposed to hydrogen at high temperatures and pressures, leading to cracking and failure, particularly in welds and stressed areas. HTHA occurs when hydrogen atoms react with carbon in the steel, forming methane gas that accumulates and weakens the material. This is a serious concern in industries like petroleum...

Briefing Doc: Underground Fire Main Leak Management Source: "Underground Fire Main Leak 'Management'" by John Munno, Energy Risk Engineering Insights (January 9, 2024) Main Themes: Proactive Leak Detection: The article emphasizes the importance of proactively identifying and managing leaks in underground fire mains before they escalate into major incidents. Risk Assessment and Prioritization: A ke...

The three sources provide information on engineering interviews. The first source, from Indeed.com, lists common engineering interview questions and provides sample answers, along with guidance on how to answer those questions. The second source is a YouTube video transcript offering interview questions and answers, and tips on how to present yourself as a competent engineer. The third source, an...