Forensic Investigation of Processing Plant Accidents

Introduction. Testimonial Information and Activity Program. Plant and Event Description. Process Parameters. Maintenance Programs and Strategies. Reactive and Proactive Maintenance. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance. Visual Exams and Maintenance Inspections. Risk Based Inspections and Maintenance Programs. Non-Destructive Testing as a Help. Thermal Infrared Imagery for Defects Detection. Compared Analysis of Codes and Standards. Plant Testing History. Maintenance Budget/Expenditure. Unrepeatable(Destructive) Tests. Accident Causes. Faults, Defects, Carelessness, Negligence and Plant State. Other Unexpected Events and Procedures Verification. Event Responsibility Profiles. Event Reconstruction. Reply to the Judge Questions for the Case. Concluding Remarks. Case Studies. References.