For several process plant operating companies Orchid have produced a dual function Operating and Training Manual. This type of manual is suitable for both experienced plant operators and trainee operators.

• For experienced operators it contains detailed step-by-step operating procedures / instructions, P&IDs / SLDs, alarm / trip / plant parameter setpoint tables and equipment details.
• For trainee operators it contains equipment lists, location data and drawings, theory of equipment / plant function information, plant description, details of interfaces with other systems and safety information.

The manual breaks the plant down into systems and for each system provides information under the following main headings:

INTRODUCTION
Identifies the limits of the system, lists the major items of equipment, details the system purpose, system hazards, and the objectives of the manual section. Supported by a simplified drawing of the system.

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Provides a general overview of the system and the purpose of the equipment in it. Supported by the simplified drawing and, where necessary, by other drawings, eg vessel / equipment cross-sections, skid layouts, etc.

EQUIPMENT LOCATION
Provides equipment location plans with system equipment highlighted. Supported by tables of major equipment and its main parameters.

OPERATING PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES
Describes how the system / equipment functions and is operated. Supported by P&IDs / SLDs. Also contains detailed step-by-step operating instructions with valve position tables for various operating conditions.

SYSTEM PARAMETERS
Tabulated operating setpoint, alarm, trip and PSV settings.

SYSTEM MONITORING AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
Fault and statements, based on the C&E / SAFE Charts.

SPECIAL PROCEDURES
Contains any special operating procedures / instructions not covered in Operating Principles and Procedures, eg tower packing replacement, equipment changeover.

INTERFACES
Provides details of how the subject system relates to other systems.

EQUIPMENT DETAILS
Tabulated detailed equipment specifications / parameters.

HAZARDS, SYSTEM SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL
Provides details of potential hazards arising from the operation of the system with regard to personnel safety, equipment safety and possible environmental impacts.

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