Welcome to the Process Safety section of NitinJadhav.com – your go-to destination for in-depth knowledge, practical guides, and real-world case studies in the field of process safety and loss prevention.
This category is dedicated to chemical engineers, safety professionals, EPC consultants, plant managers, and risk analysts who work across the oil & gas, petrochemical, refinery, fertilizer, and energy sectors. Here, we break down complex concepts related to HAZOP, LOPA, SIL, QRA, Fire Risk Assessments, PSM, hazard identification, and emergency response planning into clear, actionable insights.
Explore well-researched content aligned with OISD, NFPA, API, CCPS, IEC 61511, and other global safety standards. Whether you’re working on greenfield projects, revamps, or safety audits, our blogs help you stay updated with the latest methodologies, regulatory updates, and industry best practices.
At NitinJadhav.com, we aim to empower professionals to design safer plants, mitigate major accident hazards (MAHs), and build a culture of safety excellence.
A comprehensive guide to Flare Radiation and Vent Dispersion Studies in oil & gas facilities. Learn about tools like FLARESIM and PHAST, design implications, safety thresholds, and integration with HAZOP, QRA, and EERA.
Flare Radiation and Vent Dispersion Studies: A Comprehensive Guide for Oil & Gas Safety Read Post »
Understanding Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is critical for ensuring that safety systems in high-risk industries perform reliably. This comprehensive guide explores SIL fundamentals, Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), SIL ratings, design considerations, FMEDA, proof testing, and certification lifecycle.
Safety Integrity Level (SIL): Complete Guide to SIL Ratings, SIS, and Certification Read Post »
A detailed guide on air dispersion studies in process industries, covering methodology, software like PHAST & AERMOD, regulatory standards (CPCB, EPA), and real-life case studies to ensure safety and compliance.
🌫️ Air Dispersion Study: A Complete Guide for Process Industry Professionals Read Post »
Learn the complete step-by-step methodology of Escape, Evacuation, and Rescue Analysis (EERA) used in process industries to ensure safe exit and personnel recovery during fire, explosion, or toxic gas release incidents.
🚨 Escape, Evacuation, and Rescue Analysis (EERA) – Complete Guide for Process Industries Read Post »
Confused between SIL and LOPA? Learn the key differences, methodologies, use cases, and how they work together to manage risk in process industries. Ideal for engineers, HSE professionals, and system designers.
SIL vs LOPA – What’s the Difference? A Detailed Guide for Engineers Read Post »
A complete guide to Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) for process industries. Learn its purpose, step-by-step methodology, software tools, regulatory standards, and real-world application in risk-based design.
What is QRA? Quantitative Risk Assessment Explained for Engineers Read Post »
Understand the Fire and Gas Detection Philosophy used in oil & gas, petrochemical, and chemical plants. This guide covers detector types, placement logic, safety integration, and engineering standards.
Fire and Gas Detection Philosophy – Basics for Engineers Read Post »
A complete list of process safety studies like HAZOP, QRA, SIL, and LOPA categorized by project phase. Essential guide for engineers, safety professionals, and project managers in chemical and oil & gas industries.
Process Safety Management (PSM) is a structured system to prevent major chemical accidents. This article explores 10 golden rules of PSM, derived from OSHA and CCPS standards, to help industries strengthen their safety culture and minimize operational risk.
🔍 What is Process Safety Management (PSM)? Read Post »
A complete guide on calculating the correct pipe size for fire water systems using flow rate and velocity. Includes formulas, standard pipe dimensions, velocity guidelines, and a free live calculator.
🔥 Pipe Size Calculation for Fire Water System – Step-by-Step Guide with Free Calculator Read Post »
Easily convert flow rates between m³/h, GPM, L/s, and more using this free Flow Rate Converter tool. Designed for process engineers and fluid mechanics professionals.
💧 Flow Rate Converter – Instantly Convert Between Different Flow Units Read Post »
Convert meters to feet, inches to centimeters, and more with our fast, easy-to-use Length Unit Converter tool. Perfect for engineers, safety professionals, and students who need accurate unit conversions.
🧮 Length Unit Converter – Instantly Convert Between cm, m, inch, feet & More! Read Post »