RESPEC PROJECT

RESPEC performed a study to evaluate the safe placement of the continuously manned operator/control building to ensure personnel were protected from potential release and ignition of natural gas being processed at the facility. A risk analysis was also performed to incorporate the probability of flammable release with the consequences.

Project Highlights

• The siting study covered all equipment at the compressor station facility
• Performed a preliminary evaluation of building and equipment location
• Developed a determination of credible scenarios of flammable gas release
• Evaluated release scenario consequences on the operator/control building and personnel including the following:
  • Flammable gas concentration and exposure time
  • Overpressure (blast force) due to vapor cloud explosion
  • Thermal radiation due to jet fire
• Calculated the risk level of release scenarios
• Determined a safe location for the operator/control building
• Identified mitigating measures that can be taken to reduce risk levels
• Provided a report of all findings

Benefits (Engineering, Economics, & Environment)

The client made informed decision about the operation of the 40+ years old facility (originally built in late 70’s).