23PEB403T HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
Teaching Scheme Examination Scheme
Theory Practical
L T P C Hours/Week Total Marks
MS ES IA LW LE/Viva
2 0 0 2 2 25 50 25 - - 100
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Describe the various hazard associated with oil and gas industry.
Demonstrate the requirement for safety
Perform case studies on hazards and risk analysis
Develop the skills to address Safety issue.
Unit I Hours: 7
Physical Hazards Noise, Heat, Vibration, Illumination, Radiation, extreme climatic conditions etc, Chemical Hazards Hydrogen sulfide gas, Hydrocarbons,
Ammonia, Chlorine, Formaldehyde, Hydrochloric Acid, Methanol, Sulphur, Sulphuric acid, Sodium Hydroxide, etc. Biological Hazards, Psychological Hazards,
Ergonomic Hazards, Injuries, Burns etc Prevention & Remedial controls of Occupational Hazards In Oil & Gas Industry for each type of Hazards Engineering
Control, Administrative Control, Medical Control, Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Understanding Fire: Fire triangle/tetrahedron, Stages of
development of fire Flammability, Concept of flash / Fire point, volatility, Flammable Limits, Fire Detection; Fire signature, Smoke, Heat, Flame, Combustible Gas
Detection Fire Prevention, Fire suppression , Process Safety: Safety Analysis Table, Safety Analysis Checklist & SAFE Chart( ref API 14 C)
Unit II Hours: 6
Hazard & Risk Analysis
Risk Matrix, HAZID, HAZOP, QRA (API 14 J, OISD), Safe Work Practices: PTW, MOC, SIMOPS etc. (ref API RP 75, OISD, OMR), Electrical Safety;
Classification of Hazardous locations, use of electricity I Hazardous area (Ref IER, OISD, OMR, API RP 500 & 14 F) Accident Investigations: Study of major
Accidents like Piper Alpha, Flixborough, Bhopal etc., Investigation techniques Emergency Response planning Audits & Inspection. Audit methodology,
protocol, typical check lists for Drilling rigs, Work over activities, logging, etc. (ref OISD Standards)
Unit III Hours: 6
HSE Management System
OISD, API RP 75, ISO 14000, ISO 9000, OSHAS 18000 Standards, OMR and Petroleum Rules (by PESO).
Unit IV Hours: 7
Environment
Environment Concepts: Effect on eco-system; Air, Water, & Soil of HC‟s. Impact of Exploration & Exploitation of Hydrocarbon on Environment Environmental
studies (Off shore & On Shore) - Environmental Impact Assessment Oil Spills Control and their management. State, Government of India and international Maritime
Environmental Rules & Regulations. Drilling / Oil Storage / Effluent water / waste (solid & sludge) treatments their disposal and remediation of soil etc.
Upstream safety: Implementing Agency OISD (for on-land blocks) Directorate of Mine Safety (for Off Shore Blocks), Safety in Rig operation; Safety in Exploration
and Production. Downstream Safety: Implementing Agency PNGRB; Safety Regulations (Technical Standard, Specification and Safety Standards T4S),
Emergencies, Mutual Aida; Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plan ERDMP)
Max. Hrs: 26
COURSE OUTCOMES
On completion of the course, student will be able to
CO1- Understand the various hazard associated with oil and gas industry.
CO2- Apply the control methods & safety measures for preventing hazards and risk.
CO3- Analyse the various risk matrixes, safe work practices and accident investigations.
CO4- Implement the standards of HSE management systems.
CO5- Evaluate the various environmental issues in oil and gas industry and safety regulations.
CO6- Demonstrate the various safety issues during drilling and refinery operations.
TEXT / REFERENCE BOOKS
1. Less, F. P., Loss Prevention in the Process Industries, 2nd ed., Butterworth Heinemann, UK.
2. Peavy, H. S., Rowe, D. R. and Tchobanoglous, G., Environmental Engineering, McGraw Hill, New York.
3. Sanders, R. E., Chemical Process Safety, Butterworth Heinemann, UK, Year.
4. NFPA, API 14 G & OISD Standards.
5. Marchell, V. and Ruchemann, S., Fundamentals of Process Safety, Institution of Chemical Engineers, Warwickshire, UK
END SEMESTER EXAMINATION QUESTION PAPER PATTERN
Max. Marks: 100 Exam Duration: 3 Hrs.
PART A: Part A/Question: <Short Notes, Problems, Numericals> 20 Marks
PART B:<Justification, Criticism, Long answers, Interpretation > 80 Marks
