Item 1A

Study Node Pump

Process Parameters Flow

Derivative No

Possible Causes 1. Blockage in pump 2. Blockage in inlet pipeline 3. Blockage in exit pipeline 4. Mechanical failure of pump

Possible Consequences 1. Damage to pump due to overpressure 2. No flow of raw materials to reactor

Action Required 1. Inspection/maintenance of inlet/exit pipeline and pump for blockage 2. Replacement of damaged pumps 3. Installation of bypass line with backup pump in case of failure

Less

1. Blockage in pump 2. Blockage in inlet pipeline 3. Blockage in exit pipeline 4. Pump efficiency not at optimum

1. Less flow of materials to reactor low production 2. Backflow of materials to supply tank contamination risk

1. Inspection/maintenance of inlet/exit pipeline and pump for blockage 2. Replacement of inefficient pumps 3. Installation of bypass line with backup pump in case of failure

More

1. Damage to pump blades 2. Damage to pump

1. Overflow of materials to reactor leading to level problems

1. Replacement of damaged pumps 2. Installation of bypass

controlling mechanism

2. Risk of runaway exothermic reaction

line with backup pump

Reverse

1. Blockage in exit pipeline

1. Backflow of materials to supply tank contamination risk

1. Inspection/maintenance of exit pipeline and pump for blockage 1. Inspection/maintenance of inlet/exit pipeline and pump for blockage 2. Replacement of damaged pumps 3. Installation of bypass line with backup pump in case of failure

Pressure

No

1. Blockage in pump 2. Blockage in inlet pipeline 3. Blockage in exit pipeline 4. Mechanical failure of pump

1. Damage to pump due to overpressure 2. No flow of raw materials to reactor

Less

1. Leakage of exit pipeline 2. Leakage in pump 3. Pump efficiency not at optimum 4. High velocity leading to pressure drop

1. Reaction not at peak levels 2. Potential backflow of materials

1. Inspection/maintenance of exit pipeline for leakage 2. Inspection/maintenance of pump for leakage 3. Replacement of inefficient pumps 1. Inspection/maintenance

More

1. Partial blockage of exit 1. Damage to pump due to

pipeline

overpressure

of exit pipeline for blockage