Process Safety & Risk

Fire & Explosion Risk Analysis (FERA)

Model credible fires and explosions to inform protection and layout decisions.

Discuss this service
Fire & Explosion Risk Analysis (FERA)
Fire & Explosion Risk Analysis (FERA) — enlarged illustrative service context
THE CHALLENGE

Why it matters.

The consequences and relative importance of major accident scenarios are often difficult to compare.

THE ADDED VALUE

What you gain.

Provide a documented basis for risk reduction, emergency planning and investment priorities.

THE PRACTICAL DETAILS

What to expect.

Scope and deliverables are shaped around your objectives, project stage and available information.

What you receive

  • Thermal and overpressure contours
  • PFP requirements
  • Blast-protection recommendations

Scope of support

  • Assess major accident scenarios, their potential impacts and the options for risk reduction.

What we need to get started

  • Facility or organisational scope and objectives
  • Relevant existing drawings, procedures, records or operating data
  • Participation from responsible technical and operational personnel