March, 2002

200201MarAll DayLayers of ProtectionProcess Safety BeaconLessons:Risk AssessmentLanguage:EN Origin: CCPS Document Type:BulletinTopics:LOPA

Summary

What do layers of protection accomplish?

• A well designed facility includes multiple items of protection for equipment;
• These frequently include a number of the following: operator monitoring, procedures, alarms, interlocks, pressure rated equipment and relief/vacuum valves, and
• In most cases, multiple systems must fail before vessel damage occurs


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CCPSCenter for Chemical Process Safety

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