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What is the concept of Inherent Safety in the process industry?
Eliminating or reducing the hazard by changing the process or materials to non-hazardous or less hazardous alternatives
Which example best illustrates the concept of Passive safety measure?
Minimizing hazard using process or equipment design features without the active functioning of any device
What is an example of an Active safety measure?
High level alarm in a tank shutting automatic feed valve
Which scenario presents a Procedural safety measure?
Training operators to observe temperature, stop feeds, and apply cooling if temperature exceeds critical operating limit
In the context of a batch chemical reactor, what is an example of Passive safety measure?
Maximum adiabatic pressure for reaction determined to be 150 psig
What does an Active safety measure aim to do?
Provide emergency relief system in case of incidents
What is the purpose of Procedural safety measures?
Developing standard operating procedures, safety rules, and emergency response procedures
Test your understanding of Inherent Safety and Layers of Protection in the context of process safety and loss prevention. This quiz covers the concept of Inherent Safety in the process industry, its application in risk reduction, and its relation with Layers of Protection.
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