Gexcon Petrochemical & chemical
What we can offer
As leading consultants in process safety and risk management, we aim to increase awareness and understanding of process safety at our clients’ facilities and help them mitigate the risks of potential accidents. We also strive to provide practical recommendations to achieve feasible solutions to manage process risk and ensure compliance with the relevant regulations.
We have experience in performing safety assessments for various petrochemical and chemical facilities/ processes, including but not limited to:
- Fertiliser (e.g. ammonium nitrate through the Haber-Bosch process)
- Organic pigments
- Dyes and inks
- Aromatics
- Synthesis gases
- Hydrocarbons
- Alcohols and solvents
Consulting
Software
Here at Gexcon, we have teams of experienced consultants ready to assist you in identifying all your hazards, understanding your risks and contributing to improving your company’s safety performance.
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Process Hazard Analysis
CHAZOP (Control Systems HAZOP)
Through CHAZOP, Gexcon can assist in identifying the hazards related to the operability of the control system and investigate the control system’s suitability.
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Process Hazard Analysis
HAZOP (Hazard and Operability Study)
Gexcon can identify where there may be hazard or operability issues and make recommendations for potential measures to address your concerns.
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Global regulatory compliance
Occupational Health and Safety Compliance
When dealing with hazardous materials, safety is paramount. Our foremost concern is the well-being of employees and the commitment to ensuring protection from any potential hazard.
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Courses for upskilling your team on Petrochemical & chemical
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Course
Dust Explosion Hazards Course
In this two-day advanced course on dust and powder explosion hazards, you will learn all aspects of dust explosion hazards.
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Course
Explosion Science
Gexcon has developed a unique training course for obtaining a full understanding of the phenomenon of explosions, including consequences, prevention techniques and current regulatory requirements for a safe and compliant working environment.
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Course
Electrostatic Hazards
Electrostatic hazards are often given the blame as the cause of an accident when it is unclear what in fact was the ignition source.
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Course
Self-Declaration of Mechanical Equipment to be Used in Flammable Atmospheres
You will learn about gas- and dust explosion basics, ignition processes, how to perform ignition hazard assessments, and the processes involved in issuing self-declarations depending on the classification of the hazardous area.
Case studies
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Petrochemicals & chemicals
DSEAR Compliance Analysis – Hand Sanitiser Manufacturing
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Petrochemicals & chemicals
Investigation findings and lessons learned in the West Fertilizer explosion
Petrochemicals & chemicals
Investigation findings and lessons learned in the West Fertilizer explosion
What you will learn
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Summary of the West Texas Fertilizer explosion incident: cause and damage
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Understand the unique set of conditions necessary for the explosive decomposition of ammonium nitrate
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How advanced blast techniques can be used to determine the quantity of ammonium nitrate that likely detonated during the blast
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Petrochemicals & chemicals
Advanced methods for determining the origin of vapor cloud explosions. Case study: 2006 Danvers Explosion Investigation
Petrochemicals & chemicals
Advanced methods for determining the origin of vapor cloud explosions. Case study: 2006 Danvers Explosion Investigation
What you will learn
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The chain of events leading to the explosion in the ink and paint manufacturing facility.
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A summary of the inspection findings.
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The analysis to determine the location of the ignition source and resulting building damage during the explosion.
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