HAZOP for Scrub Column (V-102)
Guide
Parameter Deviation Causes
Word
High Pressure High pressure  Build-up of vapour due to
inside column possible blockage in piping
 An increase of temperature,
that will cause an increase in
pressure
Low Pressure Low pressure  Column pressure indicating
inside column control (PIC-10106) failure
 Rupture in pipeline in the
upstream or downstream
which may cause leakage
 Rupture or leakage of any unit
attached on the pipeline
High Flow High feed flow  Column flow control (FC-
into column 10105) failure
 Lack of maintenance or
checks of valves operation
(CV-101-01 or CV-101-02)
 Propane from precooling
cycle entering with feed
stream, possibly due to heat
exchangers rupture
Consequences
 Rupture of column resulting
in leakage and a threat to
safety
 Spreading of the NG vapour
may cause dizziness or
headache to nearby workers
 Cause poisoning and
pollution, due to release of
vapour into the air, may
cause explosive mixture by
mixing with air
 Loss of production
 High level in column
 Potential of column
overfilling
 Change of composition as
the propane would merge
with main stream, giving
undesired product
Safeguards Actions
 Pressure relief valve on No action required
column
 Onsite personnel are
required to wear
respiratory protective
devices
 Low pressure alarm on Alert operator and
column corresponding operator
action on PIC-10106
failure, or any possible
leakage in pipeline or
unit
 Check valves operation Regular valves
and set to operational inspection including at
settings before start-up start-up, steady-state and
 Stopping propane cycle shutdown; Alert operator
and directing NG to and operator action on
bypass the ruptured maintenance on the cause
exchanger of more flow
 High level alarm for
propane entry to
column
Low Flow Abnormal flow  Column flow control (FC-  Build-up or loss of materials  Check valves operation Regular valves
restriction by 10105) failure in pipes or vessels, leading and set to operational inspection including at
valves leading to  Pump (P-101) failure to possible blockage or settings before start-up start-up, steady state and
low flow into  Leakage due to random pressurisation, which may  Standby pump (P-102) shutdown
column pipeline rupture lead to rupture of piping in case of duty pump
 Lack of maintenance or  Low level in column leading (P-101) failure
checks of valve operation to less production  Onsite personnel are
(CV-101-01 or CV-101-02) required to wear
respiratory protective
devices

High Temperature High temperature  Possible leakage of propane  Less separation between  Pressure relieve valve Regular maintenance of
of feed entering coolant from the cooling vapour and liquid, more on column propane cooling cycle
column system, leading to less heavier hydrocarbons will
efficient cooling be sent to the Main
Cryogenic Heat Exchanger
 Over-pressurisation of
column

High Level High level of  Column level control (LC-
liquid in column 10104) failure
 Control valve (CV-101-04) on
liquid outlet line at bottom of
column fails to open
 Abnormal function of control
valve (CV-101-01) leading to
too much NG feed entering
the column
 Potential to overfill the  High level alarm on Alert operator on high
column column liquid level in column,
check on valve
operation, halt
appropriate flow to
restore column level

Low Level Low level of  Column level control (LC-
liquid in column 10104) failure
 Pump (P-101) failure resulting
in no flow to column
 High temperature of inlet
stream (either from reflux
drum or main feed), causing
 Loss of production
 Low level alarm on Alert operator that liquid
column level in column is
 Standby pump in case running low, check on
of duty pump (P-101) pump flowrate, increase
failure flowrate to normal
operating range
 poor feed separation, leading
to lower liquid level
 The change in composition of
the main feed stream, to
contain less heavy content
(i.e. NG stream to contain
more lighter HCs)

Change Composition Composition of  Heavy components in NG  Less reflux stream as reflux  Monitor feed stream Operator to implement
main feed changes main feed stream decrease comes from separated heavy composition corresponding corrective
ends, which leads to poor actions to restore normal
separation separation efficiency