Guidance
Management of Hot Surfaces information paper
Management of Hot Surfaces information paper
- NOPSEMA
- Guidance
- A779428
- ExplosionHot Work and FireHydrocarbon ReleaseProcess Safety
- Barrier managementExplosionFireHydrocarbon releaseRisk management
- Inspection and maintenance
- Ignition source controlRisk assessmentSafety-case assurance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
This information paper examines hot-surface ignition risks from non-electrical equipment in open process areas. It distinguishes hazardous area classification from assessment of large hydrocarbon releases, explains auto-ignition temperature and operating temperature limits, and discusses dispersion modelling, inspection assurance and evaluation of temperature exceedances against facility-specific standards.
Classifications: Barrier management; safety barrier management.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Risk management; risk evaluation.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Risk assessment; hazard assessment.
Classifications: Safety-case assurance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The paper explains how to control ignition risks from hot surfaces near potentially flammable hydrocarbon releases.
A779428. Themes: explosion, hot work and fire, hydrocarbon release, process safety.