Assignment task: Watch the videos on process safety and discuss the following questions.
Video on CSB: The Danger of Popcorn Polymer: Incident at the TPC Group Chemical Plant
Video on CSB: Runaway: Explosion at T2 Laboratories
Question 1. What are some of the potential hazards associated with the given examples?
Question 2. Explain Runaway reactions- Give an example of a thermal runaway reaction
Question 3. What information (safety parameters) do we need to look at that would support the development of the safety concept?
Question 4. Why you need to be concerned about Pressure relief and venting?