Question 1 (20 marks)

(1) The abbreviations below are the typical terms used in process risk management. Please write what the acronyms stand for (e.g., PHA Process hazard analysis) (7 marks).

HAZOP
BLEVE
MLD
RPN
FMCEA
DEPOSE
RPT

(2) Hydrate is commonly formed in the subsea pipelines at a temperature 4 C or lower. Please identify three solutions to prevent the formation of hydrate in the subsea pipelines (3 marks).

(3) Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA) is one of the fundamental methods for hazard identification (HAZID). Please provide TWO advantages and TWO disadvantages of using this HAZID method (10 marks).