Web-Based Pressure Relief Assessment System for OSHA Compliance
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Solution Overview
Problem
The hydrocarbon processing industry faces inefficiencies in compliance with OSHA 1910.119 audit requirements due to reliance on manual paper analysis and antiquated data-processing systems, lacking integrated solutions that meet both OSHA and end-user needs, leading to high costs and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A Web-enabled engineering software system, iPRSM, for evaluating pressure relief systems, which includes a storage subsystem for equipment data, a server for remote access, and an assessment subsystem to determine the adequacy of protection devices, generating assessment information and storing it for compliance purposes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual paper analysis and antiquated data-processing systems are used, then compliance with OSHA 1910.119 audit requirements can be achieved, but efficiency is significantly reduced and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual paper-based analysis and antiquated data-processing systems with a computerized assessment system that automatically evaluates pressure relief systems. The system uses software to perform calculations, generate reports, and manage compliance documentation, eliminating the need for manual paper workflows and significantly improving compliance efficiency while reducing time requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The assessment system is designed to be self-service capable, allowing users to independently perform compliance assessments without requiring external expert intervention for every evaluation. The system includes built-in assessment algorithms, automated report generation, and comprehensive documentation capabilities that enable users to complete compliance activities autonomously, thereby improving productivity and reducing time loss.
2Reliability
If in-house software or outside vendor solutions are developed to rectify the situation, then compliance requirements can be met, but costs become very high and economic feasibility is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent describes a comprehensive assessment system that serves multiple functions within a single integrated platform. The system can assess various types of pressure relief systems, generate different types of compliance reports, manage documentation, and provide training capabilities all through one system. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate in-house software development or multiple vendor solutions, thereby reducing costs while maintaining reliability and compliance assurance.
3Adaptability or versatility
If integrated solutions with specialized engineering knowledge are implemented, then both OSHA and end-user requirements can be satisfied, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent describes an assessment system that divides the compliance evaluation process into distinct modular components. Each module handles specific aspects of the assessment (e.g., pressure relief calculations, documentation generation, report creation). This segmentation allows the system to satisfy both OSHA and end-user requirements through specialized functions while managing complexity by organizing features into manageable, independent modules that can be configured and maintained separately.
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AI summary
A method and system for examining and safely evaluating process systems, including fluid pressure systems, to aid overpressure design and/or sizing of overpressure equipment. The system includes a server subsystem, a storage subsystem, an assessment subsystem, and optionally a report generation subsystem, including computer hardware and application software for supporting these subsystems.