Identifikasi Bahaya Tekanan dan Suhu pada Proses Hidrogenasi di Industri Minyak Kelapa Sawit dengan Pendekatan Hazard and Operability Study dan Fault Tree Analysis

Abstract

This research focuses on the palm oil processing industry which in its operations often uses the hydrogenation process to improve the stability and chemical characteristics of the oil. The hydrogenation unit is the only facility that produces hardened fat and is integrated with other units in the production system. The hydrogenation process has high potential hazards, especially the risk of explosion caused by factors such as hydrogen gas leakage, high pressure and temperature, and other operational conditions. These risks can cause serious damage to production facilities. Currently, the industry has implemented the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIA) method through the Hazard Identification and Determining Control (HIRADC) approach. However, this method is considered less effective because it has not been able to provide comprehensive and structured results, especially in terms of process operability and safety. Moreover, the risk level in the hydrogenation unit is relatively higher than other units. Based on these conditions, a more in-depth approach is needed to prevent potential accidents or failures in the production process. Therefore, this study aims to identify potential hazards in the hydrogenation unit using the Hazard and Operability Study (HAZOP) method. Furthermore, to determine the root cause of the identified high risk, further analysis was carried out using the Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) method to determine appropriate control measures.