Hazard Assessment of a Nitration Plant using Fault Tree Analysis

Abstract

Hazard assessment techniques, namely, fault tree analysis and safety analysis, have been applied to the nitration section of a plant producing explosives in the defence sector. Critical components and operations, the failure of which could lead to the occurrence of an unwanted event, have been identified and their effects quantitatively assessed. Some remedial measures have been suggested to minimise potential hazards and the effect of incorporating these measures on the system safety has been examined by means of specific case studies.