Technology for Intelligent Software Platform of Chemical Process Safety Management at Tsinghua University Passes Appraisal - Tsinghua University

### Abstract: Key Technology for Chemical Process Safety Management Software Platform Passes Appraisal at Tsinghua University On May 17, 2013, the China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) convened a technology appraisal meeting in Beijing to evaluate the "Key Technology for a Chemical Process Safety Management (PSM) Intelligent Software Platform" developed by Tsinghua University, China National Petroleum Corporation's Dushanzi Petrochemical Company, and the Safety and Environmental Technology Research Institute of China National Petroleum Corporation. The appraisal was conducted by a panel of experts, with Academician Wang Jiming from Sinopec Group serving as the chairman and Professor Wu Zongzhi, director of the China Academy of Safety Production Science, as the vice-chairman. The meeting was hosted by Jiang Yanru, director of the Science and Technology Department of CPCIF. Professor Zhao Jinsong from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Tsinghua University presented the technological achievements to the appraisal committee. The committee highly praised the "Key Technology for a Chemical Process Safety Management Intelligent Software Platform," noting its strong innovation and the fact that it fills a significant gap in domestic technology. They concluded that the overall technology is at an internationally advanced level. The platform's key technology provides a flexible framework that enhances the synergy among various elements of PSM, thereby improving the reliability of risk assessment for existing chemical plants. It addresses long-standing issues in traditional Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) expert systems, such as model validation difficulties and weak self-learning capabilities. The team also developed a simplified Markov model algorithm, which overcomes the limitations of traditional Markov models, making modeling more accessible and efficient. The experts recommended integrating this technology with existing safety management systems and accelerating its application to elevate the safety management standards in China's chemical industry. The technology has already been implemented in over 20 organizations, including the Dushanzi Petrochemical Company, the Safety and Environmental Technology Research Institute of China National Petroleum Corporation, and the Ningbo Engineering Company of Sinopec, yielding substantial economic and social benefits. This research direction is one of the significant focuses of the Process Systems Engineering Research Institute within Tsinghua University's Department of Chemical Engineering. The appraisal meeting was attended by Professor Chen Bingzhen, a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, Professor Luo Guangsheng, the head of the Department of Chemical Engineering, and representatives from the collaborating institutions. ### Key Points: - **Event**: Technology appraisal meeting for the "Key Technology for a Chemical Process Safety Management Intelligent Software Platform." - **Date and Location**: May 17, 2013, in Beijing, China. - **Organizers**: China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF). - **Developers**: Tsinghua University, China National Petroleum Corporation's Dushanzi Petrochemical Company, and the Safety and Environmental Technology Research Institute of China National Petroleum Corporation. - **Appraisal Committee**: Chaired by Academician Wang Jiming and Vice-chaired by Professor Wu Zongzhi. - **Technology Highlights**: - Provides a flexible framework for PSM elements to work synergistically. - Enhances the reliability of risk assessment for existing chemical plants. - Solves model validation and self-learning issues in traditional HAZOP systems. - Develops a simplified Markov model algorithm, making modeling easier and more efficient. - **Recommendations**: Integrate the technology with existing safety management systems and promote its application to improve safety standards in China's chemical industry. - **Impact**: Implemented in over 20 organizations, resulting in significant economic and social benefits. - **Research Focus**: Part of the Process Systems Engineering Research Institute's ongoing research at Tsinghua University's Department of Chemical Engineering. - **Attendees**: Professor Chen Bingzhen (Chinese Academy of Engineering), Professor Luo Guangsheng (Department of Chemical Engineering), and representatives from collaborating institutions. This appraisal marks a significant step forward in the advancement of chemical process safety management, highlighting the innovative capabilities and practical applications of the technology developed at Tsinghua University.