Shutdown - Emergency
Description
Procedures must be provided for emergency shutdown operations, which involve placing the process in shutdown mode with as little operator interaction as possible (Scholtz & Maher, 2014).
Emergency shutdown operations are typically more dynamic than normal, controlled shutdowns, which should be reflected in the procedures (Sasangohar et al., 2018).
Unique Considerations (Peres et al., 2016)
- Operators may be unfamiliar with the procedures
- Unforeseen or overlooked hazards may exist due to the dynamic situations presented during emergency shutdowns