Layout design development is supported by a number of studies and reviews, including:
• Hazard identification (HAZID Study) and risk assessments - both qualitative and quantitative.
• Operability reviews.
• Constructability review.
• Explosion venting studies may be used in developing the plant layout.
• A maintainability and logistics evaluation for storage and materials handling requirements etc.
• Truck and train movement and materials handling study to determine best location for plant entries and exits.
• Location trade-off studies that identify which equipment poses the higher potential risk.