Avaliação de riscos em uma unidade offshore na fase de operação: estudo de um FPSO

Abstract

The present study aims to identify hazards and assess risks in the offshore unit during operation of an FPSO. To this end, we tried to do a literature review on the subject using the methodology of the research literature. The techniques applied in the offshore oil industry are discussed covering the following aspects: technical description, purpose of their proposal, types of outcomes achievable, resource needs, strengths and weaknesses of the methodology. Initially sought to contextualize the offshore industry and describe the major accidents involving FPSOs, such as fires, explosions and leaks. They were then covered the analysis and risk assessment in the process, stages, risk assessment, risk matrix, processing, infrastructure, schedule, applications and guidelines. The study concludes that implementation of a system of risk management actions usually promotes the identification, analysis, evaluation, reflection, measurement, treatment, monitoring and managing risks at all stages of the life cycle of the installation. It should be designed to evaluate the risks of the unit considering the prospects of deteriorating security conditions of the facility by virtue of their usage time and the increasing need for maintenance and inspections.