Layer of protection analysis (LOPA) is a recently developed, simplified method of risk assessment that provides the much-needed middle ground between a qualitative process hazard analysis and a traditional, expensive quantitative risk analysis. Beginning with an identified accident scenario, LOPA uses simplifying rules to evaluate initiating event frequency, independent layers of protection, and consequences to provide an order-of-magnitude estimate of risk. LOPA has also proven an excellent approach for determining the safety integrity level necessary for an instrumented safety system, an approach endorsed in instrument standards, such as ISA S84 and IEC 61511. Written by industry experts in LOPA, this pioneering book provides all the necessary information to undertake and complete a Layer of Protection Analysis during any stage in a processes' life cycle. Loaded with tables, charts, and examples, this book is invaluable to technical experts involved with ensuring the safety of a process. Because of its simplified, quicker risk assessment approach, LOPA is destined to become a widely used technique. Join other major companies and start your LOPA efforts now by purchasing this book.
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Easy reading, well-organized, with excellent graphics
Feb 12 2011
By Dirk J. Willard
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By far, this is the best book I have read on the subject. I'll let you know what my final opinion is once I finish.
The graphics are excellent but suffer from being on poor paper. Aside from that negative, this is probably the best book in the area of SIS and LOPA available. I've read a few others and after a few chapters it is difficult to follow.
LOPA should precede a full-HAZOP because it is more conservative in its approach. With this in mind, the full-HAZOP should look at ways to trim the results of LOPA to find a well-explored optimal level of protection.
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The graphics are excellent but suffer from being on poor paper. Aside from that negative, this is probably the best book in the area of SIS and LOPA available. I've read a few others and after a few chapters it is difficult to follow.
LOPA should precede a full-HAZOP because it is more conservative in its approach. With this in mind, the full-HAZOP should look at ways to trim the results of LOPA to find a well-explored optimal level of protection.
I will add to this review after I finish the book.
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