An MILP Approach to Safe Process Plant Layout

Patsiatzis, Dimitrios I.; Knight, Graham; Papageorgiou, Lazaros G.

doi:10.1205/026387604323142612

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“…Dow's fire and explosion index system was proposed to consider the safety distance when determining an optimal layout [5]. It is a valuable method for identifying the hazardous unit based on historic loss data and the energy potential of the processed materials.…”

Section: Safety Distance Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Optimal multi-floor plant layout with consideration of safety distance based on mathematical programming and modified consequence analysis

Park

Koo

Shin

et al. 2011

Korean J. Chem. Eng.

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A general mathematical programming formulation which also considers safety factors is presented for solving the multi-floor plant layout problem. In the presence of a risk of physical explosion, the safety distance must be considered to generate more reasonable and safe layouts. The proposed method determines detailed multi-floor process plant layouts using mixed integer linear programming (MILP). To consider the safety distance, a consequence analysis is adopted for calculating an equipment physical explosion probit. As the TNT equivalency method is used, more realistic estimations of equipment damage are possible, generating safer plant layouts. The objective function minimizes the layout cost (total plant area, floor construction costs and connection costs) and explosion damage costs for the multi-floor problem. Two illustrative examples are presented to demonstrate the applicability of the proposed method.

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Section: Safety Distance Considerationsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…An optimization using genetic algorithms with the Mond Index was also proposed [1] and proved that effective solutions could be obtained. In addition, an MILP model utilizing safety problems with Dow's fire and explosion index was proposed [5] to solve single-floor layout problems.…”

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Optimal multi-floor plant layout with consideration of safety distance based on mathematical programming and modified consequence analysis

Park

Koo

Shin

et al. 2011

Korean J. Chem. Eng.

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“…Lee et al's paper suggests the positions that can minimize the domino effect using a nonlinear approach and a computer-aided module [4], but has limitation in applications because of insufficiency of considerations of domino factors (fire, pressure, and missile) and assuming the same risk of all facilities. Recently, the methodologies based on the indexapproach were proposed to solve optimal layout considering safety factors [6,7]. Index approach suggested good guidelines in this area.…”

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Optimal layout of additional facilities for minimization of domino effects based on worst-case scenarios

Kim

Lee

et al. 2011

Korean J. Chem. Eng.

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Accidents involving domino effects are more serious than other type of accidents. Although there have been studies on such accidents, it is still difficult to examine the actual factors and causes since the domino effect is influenced nonlinearly by factors involving flame, overpressure, and flying objects. We considered the case of adding new facilities to an existing system in a given site. The layout of new facilities suggests positions that minimize the domino effects, based on nonlinear optimization taking domino factors into account. We quantitatively calculated the domino risk of each facility through the concept of combined domino factors (flame, overpressure, and missile). Also, we identified variations of domino damage extent of the target system through comparison of the impacts of domino effect when additional facilities were installed. Simulated annealing was adopted for searching optimal positions. As a case study, we applied the proposed method to the case of adding DME storage tanks in the existing LPG charging facilities. The presented framework of the quantitative assessment of domino risk and safety standard for the layout of additional facilities would be useful for proper layout design for improved accident prevention.

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“…Facility siting and layout is an important item in risk management and safety (Crowl & Louvar, 2002). A good facility siting and a proper layout contribute to an inherently safer plant and better risk management, and may even reduce occupied land and operation costs (Patsiatzis et al, 2004).…”

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A mathematical programming model for optimal layout considering quantitative risk analysis

Medina-Herrera

Jiménez‐Gutiérrez

Grossmann

2014

Computers & Chemical Engineering

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Safety and performance are important factors in the design and operation of chemical plants. This paper describes the formulation of a mixed integer nonlinear programming model for the optimization of plant layout with safety considerations. The model considers a quantitative risk analysis to take safety into account, and a bowtie analysis is used to identify possible catastrophic outcomes. These effects are quantified through consequence analyses and probit models. The model allows the location of facilities at any available point, an advantage over grid-based models. Two case studies are solved to show the applicability of the proposed approach.

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An MILP Approach to Safe Process Plant Layout

Cited by 76 publications

References 15 publications

Optimal multi-floor plant layout with consideration of safety distance based on mathematical programming and modified consequence analysis

Optimal multi-floor plant layout with consideration of safety distance based on mathematical programming and modified consequence analysis

Optimal layout of additional facilities for minimization of domino effects based on worst-case scenarios

A mathematical programming model for optimal layout considering quantitative risk analysis

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