WHAT IF ANALYSIS?

WHAT IF ANALYSIS?

Introduction

creative brainstorming examination of a process or operation.

Resolved by a team in a meeting.

Powerful hazard evaluation technique.

It starts from introduction of feed material to the end of the process.

Example :

what if the raw material is in wrong concentration

The team would then attempt tp resolve determine how the process would respond.

Example :

If the concentration of the acid is doubled then the reaction would not be controlled
and rapid exothermic reaction would occur.

Installation of the emergency shut down system or taking special precaution when feeding them

Recommendation

Raw material to the reactor.

Analysis procedure

Preparing for review

Performance the review

Documenting the result

Preparing for review:

Process description

Drawings

Operating procedure

Visit and interview scheduling

Preparation of what if questions

Performing review:

Explanation of process

Presentations

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Safety precautions

Safety equipment

Health control procedures

Tips during meeting:

Do not rush.

Not more than 4-6 hrs a day.

Not more than a week.

All questions to be displayed in board (or ) ask each question and find solutions.

Allow team participation.

Questions to be in logical sequence.

CHECK LIST - What if Analysis

It combines the creative, brain storming features of what if analysis method with the
schematic features of the check list analysis method.