PRODEN GROUP has developed a project of engineering study and adaptation of process plant according to RD 1215/1997 in an industrial facility located in Rosselló, Lleida.
The project was approached in an integrated manner from the areas of ENGINEERING and later ADEQUAensuring technical coherence and regulatory compliance.
In addition, the engineering and process plant adequacy study according to RD 1215/1997 was considered considering the actual operation and the interaction between equipment.
Although this action was carried out in Lleida, PRODEN GROUP develops similar projects throughout Catalonia.
ENGINEERING Phase: process plant safety engineering study
Regulatory analysis and risk assessment of the facility
First of all, the project was initiated from the ENGINEERING area, with a technical and structured approach.
To this end, a safety engineering study of the process plant was carried out, including equipment, accesses and operating areas.
A risk assessment was also carried out in accordance with UNE-EN ISO 12100, identifying hazards and safety functions.
This analysis made it possible to verify the degree of compliance with RD 1215/1997 in the installation as a whole.
Detailed engineering and definition of corrective measures
Regulatory framework applied to process plants
Based on the initial study, detailed engineering was developed to define the technical measures provided.
Specifically, the following were taken as reference:
- RD 1215/1997on work equipment
- Directive 2006/42/EC, relating to machinery
- UNE-EN ISO 12100, risk assessment and risk reduction
- UNE-EN ISO 13849-1 and 13849-2, functional safety
- ISO 7010, safety signage
In this way, clear criteria were established for the subsequent adaptation of the plant.
ADEQUA Phase: technical adequacy of the process plant
Implementation of security measures
Subsequently, the project advanced to the ADEQUA phase, with technical actions being carried out on the process plant.
Among others, the following interventions were carried out:
- Physical adequacy of accesses and work platforms
- Installation of collective protection elements
- Integration of emergency stop devices
- Improved signage of residual risks
- Correction of grounding points
These actions were carried out in line with the previous engineering study.
Applied methodology: engineering studies and integrated adaptations.
Technical continuity between analysis and execution
One of the key aspects of the project was the continuity between the engineering study and the plant adaptation.
Therefore, consistency was ensured between the risks identified and the measures finally implemented.
In addition, this approach made it possible to avoid isolated actions and to prioritize global solutions at plant level.
All actions were developed with clear technical criteria and documentary traceability.
Project benefits
Improving process plant safety
The project improved safety conditions in the process plant during operation and maintenance.
This reduced the risk exposure of personnel working on the equipment.
Regulatory compliance with RD 1215/1997
The performance provides a sound technical basis for justifying compliance with RD 1215/1997 in the installation as a whole.
It also facilitates the management of regulatory inspections and audits.
Global and sustainable approach
The adaptation was designed considering the plant as a whole, and not as isolated equipment.
Therefore, the solutions implemented are coherent, functional and sustainable over time.
PRODEN GROUP: engineering studies and plant adaptation in Catalonia
This project developed in Rosselló reflects PRODEN GROUP’s focus on engineering studies and adaptation of process plants according to RD 1215/1997.
Our team operates throughout Catalonia, accompanying industrial companies in improving the safety of their facilities.