Critical Equipment is any equipment, instrumentation, controls, or systems whose malfunction or failure leads a catastrophic accident that is essential in preventing the occurrence of or mitigating the consequences of an uncontrolled event, and significantly impact the ability to safely meet business objectives; adversely affect quality levels; violate environmental standards of the business organisation. (e.g., flares, alarms, interlocks, fire protection equipment, etc.)
Reference Definition by Aiche.org: Critical Equipment means equipment, instrumentation, controls, or systems whose malfunction or failure would likely result in a catastrophic release of highly hazardous chemicals, or whose proper operation is required to mitigate the consequences of such release. (Examples are most safety systems, such as area LEL monitors, fire protection systems such as deluge or underground systems, and key operational equipment usually handling high pressures or large volumes.
Related Definitions in the Project: The Engineering; HSE Management; Mechanical Engineering
