Hazard Assessment of a Nitration Plant using Fault Tree Analysis

Authors

  • C. Rajagopal Centre for Environment & Explosive Safety, Delhi
  • A. K. Jain Centre for Environment & Explosive Safety, Delhi

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.44.4187

Keywords:

Safety analysis, Nitration, Chemical plants, Hazard assessment techniques

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.

Author Biographies

C. Rajagopal, Centre for Environment & Explosive Safety, Delhi

Centre for Environment & Explosives Safety, Delhi.

A. K. Jain, Centre for Environment & Explosive Safety, Delhi

Centre for Environment & Explosives Safety, Delhi.

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Published

2013-01-01

How to Cite

Rajagopal, C., & Jain, A. K. (2013). Hazard Assessment of a Nitration Plant using Fault Tree Analysis. Defence Science Journal, 44(4), 323–330. https://doi.org/10.14429/dsj.44.4187

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Section

Armaments & Explosives