Anaerobic Digestion Process Safety Services
OTECSA supports anaerobic digestion facilities across the UK with specialist process safety services, including DSEAR, HAZOP, HAC, COMAH and GSMR compliance.
Combustible Dust Testing Cost: How Much Does Dust Testing Cost?
Wondering how much combustible dust testing costs? Discover typical UK prices, what affects testing costs, and how to determine which tests your site needs.
Dust Flammability Testing: When Should Your Dust Be Tested?
Find out when dust flammability testing is required, why published dust explosion data may not apply to your process, and how testing supports DSEAR compliance.
Dust Explosion Testing: What Data Is Needed for Risk Assessment?
Dust explosion testing provides essential information about combustible dust properties, helping businesses assess explosion risks and meet DSEAR requirements.
HAZOP Action Sign Off: How Do You Confirm Actions Are Properly Closed Out?
Learn what HAZOP action sign off involves, why simply closing an action is not enough, and how to verify that recommendations have been properly implemented.
Flammable Liquid Separation Distances: Storage and Ignition Source Guidance
Understanding flammable liquid separation distances is essential for safe storage design. Learn what HSG51 and HSG176 recommend for tanks, containers, and ignition sources.
Tank Bund Capacity: Can You Take Credit for Liquid Remaining in Other Tanks?
When calculating tank bund capacity, can you take credit for liquid remaining in tanks that have not failed? Learn what HSG176 says and how bunds should be sized.
COMAH Tier Classification Assessment for an Anaerobic Digestion Facility Case Study
Learn how OTECSA carried out a COMAH tier classification assessment for an anaerobic digestion facility, helping the client understand regulatory thresholds and plan for future growth.
SIL, Unrated and IPLs: Three LOPA Terms Every Engineer Should Understand
Understanding LOPA terminology is essential for anyone involved in Layer of Protection Analysis. Learn what SIL, unrated results, and IPLs mean in practice.
What is MHHHRA and How Will it Impact COMAH Safety Reports?
MHHHRA is expected to become a key element of COMAH Safety Reports. Learn what it is, what it requires, and how to prepare for compliance.