This advanced course on chemical and process safety, developed by safety specialists at DEKRA UK, is tailored for experienced chemists and engineers involved in the transition from development to full scale production. It provides in-depth knowledge of safety practises crucial for scaling chemical processes while minimising risk. The course covers advanced risk assessment techniques, with a focus on safety testing / calorimetry during development and process hazard analysis, layer of protection analysis and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential hazards during scale up.
Participants will explore critical topics such as chemical reactivity, runaway reactions, and thermal stability as well as the impact of pressure relief systems, vent sizing and process control strategies on safety. Emphasis is placed on understanding the complex interplay between chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and equipment design, which are essential for safely managing large scale chemical processes.
Advanced protocols for testing are discussed, along with process safety management systems that comply with regulatory standards. Real world case studies, including discussion on the root causes of past industrial accidents, will provide insight into common challenges and best practises for avoiding catastrophic failures.
By the end of the course, participants will be well equipped to lead safety initiatives, ensuring robust safety performance from laboratory development through to full scale chemical production
Participants will explore critical topics such as chemical reactivity, runaway reactions, and thermal stability as well as the impact of pressure relief systems, vent sizing and process control strategies on safety. Emphasis is placed on understanding the complex interplay between chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and equipment design, which are essential for safely managing large scale chemical processes.
Advanced protocols for testing are discussed, along with process safety management systems that comply with regulatory standards. Real world case studies, including discussion on the root causes of past industrial accidents, will provide insight into common challenges and best practises for avoiding catastrophic failures.
By the end of the course, participants will be well equipped to lead safety initiatives, ensuring robust safety performance from laboratory development through to full scale chemical production
