Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate - What detriment/hazards to Production Plant Assets?
During the production processes of Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI - all three isomers) - what are the inherent hazards one might need to consider to the detriment of the production plant's assets (I am not concerned about personnel safety matters - I understand the non benign nature of MDI)?
In other words what are the main corrosive / other effects due to the WHOLE production process on metallurgical / other assets (structure / tanks / piping etc)?
Are special alloys required during new build plant construction?
Are special Hazards involved - likelihood of explosion / corrosive leakages etc?
What should a Techical Integrity Assurance Manager look out for in particular during the construction of a new MDI plant?
Thank you for your consideration.
In other words what are the main corrosive / other effects due to the WHOLE production process on metallurgical / other assets (structure / tanks / piping etc)?
Are special alloys required during new build plant construction?
Are special Hazards involved - likelihood of explosion / corrosive leakages etc?
What should a Techical Integrity Assurance Manager look out for in particular during the construction of a new MDI plant?
Thank you for your consideration.
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VoltaireRe: Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate - What detriment/hazards to Production Plant Asse
I would think that stainless steel is out of the question. You would need to check your material balances for each stage of the process and work with the metallurgists to check the hazards at each node; it would be risky to assume a blanket hazard for the whole installation.
I'm not sure why you would be looking for risks in the construction phase while you talk about the design phase in your primary question. Construction methodology applies irrespective of the type of installation. Whenever you deal with hydrocarbons there is a likelihood of fire/explosion. Just follow your HAZOP criteria closely: changes in temperature/composition/flow/pressure/levels/reverse flow/pH/conductivity/static/radiation etc. There is a whole list of things to check. Then do this for each and every node. HAZOPS can take months to complete...it is not easy and it can be tedious and laborious. This is where these questions are addressed. But before you get there you need to do the design. Forget about construction. -
pwlRe: Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate - What detriment/hazards to Production Plant Asse
Voltaire - thank you
I have sent you a private email through this site's system - hope you get - its basically a thank you and explanation behind my question - cheers -
VoltaireRe: Methylene diphenyl diisocyanate - What detriment/hazards to Production Plant Asse
You are welcome
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