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
 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.
Documenting the result:
 Work sheet format:
Area :
meeting date:
Drawing no. :
team members:

What if Consequences Safeguard Recommendation

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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.
Case study –

Discussion