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2008-12-18View Original

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I work in process technology management and would like to revise my company’s process management systems, but I don’t have enough information available. Could any of you share some process management systems and energy-saving regulations from chemical companies? Thank you. You can also send it to my email fcacid@sohu.com; we can share it together and discuss ways to improve, hehe.
Reply #22008-12-18
http://bbs.hcbbs.com/viewthread.php?tid=344449&highlight=%B9%A4%D2%D5%B9%DC%C0%ED%D6%C6%B6%C8 Take a look and see if it helps
Reply #32008-12-18
Thank you. I just took a look, and it’s basically similar to what we use in my company; there are still some new ideas and approaches, thank you very much
Reply #42008-12-18
Regulations on the Management of Automated Interlock Protection in Refining and Chemical Processing Enterprises Chapter 1 General Provisions Article 1 These regulations are formulated to ensure the safe and stable operation of refining and chemical processing units, to strengthen the management of automated interlock protection for such units (hereinafter referred to as interlocks), and to enable the units to operate under controlled conditions. Article 2 These provisions apply to all (combined) workshops and production units under Dalian Petrochemical Company of China National Petroleum Corporation. Article 3: The interlock protection system referred to in these regulations is a safety protection system designed to ensure the safe operation of production facilities, reduce accidents, prevent equipment damage, and guarantee the proper start-up, shutdown, and safe operation of critical units. Instrumentation devices such as process condition interconnections, conditional interlocks established to ensure the normal operation of the unit, or interconnections between instrumentation devices and electrical equipment that do not affect the safety of the unit are still governed by QG/DSH 09.-2003 \"Regulations on the Management of Instrumentation and Automation\". Chapter 2: Responsibilities Article 4: The company’s chief manager and the personnel in charge of mechanical equipment are responsible for giving the final approval for the disconnection, activation, and modification of interlocks. Article 5: The Motor Equipment Department, as the competent management department for instrument automation equipment, is responsible for establishing regulations regarding interlock management ; Responsible for organizing the technical and equipment management departments to review applications for interlock deactivation/reactivation as well as applications for interlock changes ; Responsible for supervising and inspecting the implementation process of interlock management regulations ; Responsible for establishing the interlock management ledger. At the same time, the Mobile Equipment Department, as the professional authority in charge of equipment technology, is responsible for approving and confirming equipment interlocks ; Participate in the review of the commissioning, deactivation, and modification of equipment interlocks. Article 6: The Technology Development Department, as the competent authority for process technology, is responsible for the approval and confirmation of process chains ; Participate in the review of the commissioning, deactivation, and modification of process interlocks. Article 7: The workshop is responsible for submitting requests to disable/enable interlocks as well as to make changes to them ; Responsible for establishing and maintaining the interlock management records for this workshop. Article 8: The instrument maintenance unit is responsible for the actual implementation of interlock disconnection, activation, and modification, as well as the establishment of the instrument interlock management ledger. Chapter 3 Management of Interlocking Systems Article 9 Interlocking systems are managed on a hierarchical basis. Class A interlocking systems are under the responsibility of the Mechanical Equipment Department; any changes, shutdowns, removals, or reactivations related to such systems must be approved by the relevant professional authorities, and can only be carried out after obtaining permission from the Mechanical Equipment Department and the company’s senior management. Level B interlocks are managed by the Mechanical Equipment Department; any changes, shutdowns, removals, or reinstatements related to them must be reviewed by the relevant professional authorities and approved by the Mechanical Equipment Department before they can be carried out. Level C interlocks are managed by the Mechanical Equipment Department; tasks such as shutting them down, removing them, or restoring them are initiated by the requesting party, and are carried out after review by the coordinating parties. For a Class A interlock, the proposing unit, the coordinating units, and the Mobile Equipment Department are responsible for keeping the relevant records. As for Level B and C interlocks, the corresponding records are kept by the proposing unit and the assisting units. Article 10 Classification of interlock management: (1) Class A interlock: An interlock that causes the shutdown of one or more sets of equipment as a result of its activation.  Prolonged shutdown, removal of the original protection system, or fundamental modifications to the interlock self-protection system.  The interlock protection system will be temporarily shut down and cannot be restored for 48 hours.  Newly added interlock protection system.  Changes to the interlock protection system (including wiring changes, modifications or additions/removals of components, instruments, and equipment, changes to interlock principles, programs, or functions, changes to setpoints, etc.). (II) Class B interlock: The interlock action causes a partial or full shutdown of the unit, and its impact is less extensive than that of Class A interlock.  Suspend the interlock protection system temporarily and restore it within 48 hours, or make non-principled modifications to the self-protection system. (III) Class C interlock: The interlock action causes localized shutdown of a section, and its impact is less severe than that of Class B interlock.  The interlock protection system will be restored within 24 hours after temporary shutdown. Article 11: Work procedures for interlock deactivation/reactivation or interlock modification: The process workshop (plant) submits an application for interlock deactivation/reactivation or interlock modification (fill out the Interlock Application Form, see Appendix 1). After it is reviewed and approved by the technical and equipment management departments and signed off by the responsible manager, the instrumentation maintenance unit verifies the system conditions and fills out the Interlock Work Order (see Appendix 2), followed by carrying out the work according to the order. Article 12: The interlocking work order shall include a work plan, an implementation scheme, and inspection confirmations. On the interlock work order, the interlock operator fills in the handling plan and installation measures, which are then checked and confirmed by the shift supervisor and technician. Article 13: Before the interlock is removed/reactivated or modified, the workshop must conduct a risk assessment and establish corresponding preventive measures and emergency response plans, which shall be filled in the interlock application form. Article 14: The disconnection and activation of the interlock switches (automatic/manual, normal/bypass) on the control panel are carried out by the operators, who must also fill out an interlock work order; the process and instrumentation teams are responsible for confirming such activation and disconnection prior to it. Operations in the workshop are carried out in accordance with the process operation procedures and the contents of the process cards. During operation, the team leader must supervise, while the workshop checks the external conditions. Article 15: The status of interlock disactivation on the equipment must be clearly communicated by the duty operator as part of the handover procedures, and records must be kept. Additionally, the plans for dealing with the risks associated with interlock disactivation shall be incorporated into the regular plan management system. Article 16: Before the device is put into operation, the workshop and instrument maintenance units shall conduct tests on the interlock functions and fill out the \"Interlock Test Confirmation Form (Instrument Circuit Calibration Record)\\" (see Appendix 3). The Mechanical Equipment Department shall then organize relevant units to inspect the interlock system. Article 17: After an interlocking action occurs, the cause must be identified, and confirmation must be obtained before it is put back into use. Article 18: The Mechanical Equipment Department, workshops, and instrument maintenance units shall establish hierarchical interlock management records. The process workshop must promptly record the disconnection, activation, and changes to interlocks. The entity responsible for implementing the interlocking system regularly reports on the status of its activation, deactivation, and modifications to the higher-level management department. Article 19: The list of interlock alarm set values must be managed as controlled documents. The Mobile Equipment Department and the Technical Development Department are respectively responsible for revising the lists of set values for equipment and process interlock alarms ; The list of interlock alarm setpoints is revised every three years ; In the event of changes during the revision period, the Technical Development Department shall compile them and distribute them to the workshops in the form of controlled documents. Chapter 4: Inspection and Assessment Article 20: The department in charge of interlocking (the Mechanical Equipment Department) regularly inspects and assesses the interlocking management and implementation in subordinate units. Chapter 5 Supplementary Provisions Article 21 These provisions shall be interpreted by the Motor Equipment Department. Article 22 These provisions shall come into force as of the date of issuance.
Reply #52008-12-18
Regulations on the Management of Automated Interlock Protection in Refining and Chemical Processing Enterprises Chapter 1 General Provisions Article 1 These regulations are formulated to ensure the safe and stable operation of refining and chemical processing units, to strengthen the management of automated interlock protection for such units (hereinafter referred to as interlocks), and to enable the units to operate under controlled conditions. Article 2 These provisions apply to all (combined) workshops and production units under Dalian Petrochemical Company of China National Petroleum Corporation. Article 3: The interlock protection system referred to in these regulations is a safety protection system designed to ensure the safe operation of production facilities, reduce accidents, prevent equipment damage, and guarantee the proper start-up, shutdown, and safe operation of critical units. Instrumentation devices such as process condition interconnections, conditional interlocks established to ensure the normal operation of the unit, or interconnections between instrumentation devices and electrical equipment that do not affect the safety of the unit are still governed by QG/DSH 09.-2003 \"Regulations on the Management of Instrumentation and Automation\". Chapter 2: Responsibilities Article 4: The company’s chief manager and the personnel in charge of mechanical equipment are responsible for giving the final approval for the disconnection, activation, and modification of interlocks. Article 5: The Motor Equipment Department, as the competent management department for instrument automation equipment, is responsible for establishing regulations regarding interlock management ; Responsible for organizing the technical and equipment management departments to review applications for interlock deactivation/reactivation as well as applications for interlock changes ; Responsible for supervising and inspecting the implementation process of interlock management regulations ; Responsible for establishing the interlock management ledger. At the same time, the Mobile Equipment Department, as the professional authority in charge of equipment technology, is responsible for approving and confirming equipment interlocks ; Participate in the review of the commissioning, deactivation, and modification of equipment interlocks. Article 6: The Technology Development Department, as the competent authority for process technology, is responsible for the approval and confirmation of process chains ; Participate in the review of the commissioning, deactivation, and modification of process interlocks. Article 7: The workshop is responsible for submitting requests to disable/enable interlocks as well as to make changes to them ; Responsible for establishing and maintaining the interlock management records for this workshop. Article 8: The instrument maintenance unit is responsible for the actual implementation of interlock disconnection, activation, and modification, as well as the establishment of the instrument interlock management ledger. Chapter 3 Management of Interlocking Systems Article 9 Interlocking systems are managed on a hierarchical basis. Class A interlocking systems are under the responsibility of the Mechanical Equipment Department; any changes, shutdowns, removals, or reactivations related to such systems must be approved by the relevant professional authorities, and can only be carried out after obtaining permission from the Mechanical Equipment Department and the company’s senior management. Level B interlocks are managed by the Mechanical Equipment Department; any changes, shutdowns, removals, or reinstatements related to them must be reviewed by the relevant professional authorities and approved by the Mechanical Equipment Department before they can be carried out. Level C interlocks are managed by the Mechanical Equipment Department; tasks such as shutting them down, removing them, or restoring them are initiated by the requesting party, and are carried out after review by the coordinating parties. For a Class A interlock, the proposing unit, the coordinating units, and the Mobile Equipment Department are responsible for keeping the relevant records. As for Level B and C interlocks, the corresponding records are kept by the proposing unit and the assisting units. Article 10 Classification of interlock management: (1) Class A interlock: An interlock that causes the shutdown of one or more sets of equipment as a result of its activation.  Prolonged shutdown, removal of the original protection system, or fundamental modifications to the interlock self-protection system.  The interlock protection system will be temporarily shut down and cannot be restored for 48 hours.  Newly added interlock protection system.  Changes to the interlock protection system (including wiring changes, modifications or additions/removals of components, instruments, and equipment, changes to interlock principles, programs, or functions, changes to setpoints, etc.). (II) Class B interlock: The interlock action causes a partial or full shutdown of the unit, and its impact is less extensive than that of Class A interlock.  Suspend the interlock protection system temporarily and restore it within 48 hours, or make non-principled modifications to the self-protection system. (III) Class C interlock: The interlock action causes localized shutdown of a section, and its impact is less severe than that of Class B interlock.  The interlock protection system will be restored within 24 hours after temporary shutdown. Article 11: Work procedures for interlock deactivation/reactivation or interlock modification: The process workshop (plant) submits an application for interlock deactivation/reactivation or interlock modification (fill out the Interlock Application Form, see Appendix 1). After it is reviewed and approved by the technical and equipment management departments and signed off by the responsible manager, the instrumentation maintenance unit verifies the system conditions and fills out the Interlock Work Order (see Appendix 2), followed by carrying out the work according to the order. Article 12: The interlocking work order shall include a work plan, an implementation scheme, and inspection confirmations. On the interlock work order, the interlock operator fills in the handling plan and installation measures, which are then checked and confirmed by the shift supervisor and technician. Article 13: Before the interlock is removed/reactivated or modified, the workshop must conduct a risk assessment and establish corresponding preventive measures and emergency response plans, which shall be filled in the interlock application form. Article 14: The disconnection and activation of the interlock switches (automatic/manual, normal/bypass) on the control panel are carried out by the operators, who must also fill out an interlock work order; the process and instrumentation teams are responsible for confirming such activation and disconnection prior to it. Operations in the workshop are carried out in accordance with the process operation procedures and the contents of the process cards. During operation, the team leader must supervise, while the workshop checks the external conditions. Article 15: The status of interlock disactivation on the equipment must be clearly communicated by the duty operator as part of the handover procedures, and records must be kept. Additionally, the plans for dealing with the risks associated with interlock disactivation shall be incorporated into the regular plan management system. Article 16: Before the device is put into operation, the workshop and instrument maintenance units shall conduct tests on the interlock functions and fill out the \"Interlock Test Confirmation Form (Instrument Circuit Calibration Record)\\" (see Appendix 3). The Mechanical Equipment Department shall then organize relevant units to inspect the interlock system. Article 17: After an interlocking action occurs, the cause must be identified, and confirmation must be obtained before it is put back into use. Article 18: The Mechanical Equipment Department, workshops, and instrument maintenance units shall establish hierarchical interlock management records. The process workshop must promptly record the disconnection, activation, and changes to interlocks. The entity responsible for implementing the interlocking system regularly reports on the status of its activation, deactivation, and modifications to the higher-level management department. Article 19: The list of interlock alarm set values must be managed as controlled documents. The Mobile Equipment Department and the Technical Development Department are respectively responsible for revising the lists of set values for equipment and process interlock alarms ; The list of interlock alarm setpoints is revised every three years ; In the event of changes during the revision period, the Technical Development Department shall compile them and distribute them to the workshops in the form of controlled documents. Chapter 4: Inspection and Assessment Article 20: The department in charge of interlocking (the Mechanical Equipment Department) regularly inspects and assesses the interlocking management and implementation in subordinate units. Chapter 5 Supplementary Provisions Article 21 These provisions shall be interpreted by the Motor Equipment Department. Article 22 These provisions shall come into force as of the date of issuance.
Reply #62008-12-18
Procedures for the Management of Chemical Raw Materials QG/DSH 05.11-2006 (updated on 12/19/2006) Chapter 1 General Provisions Article 1 These procedures are formulated to strengthen the management of chemical raw materials. Article 2: These regulations mainly specify the criteria for evaluating, selecting, and re-evaluating qualified suppliers of various chemical products used in oil refining and chemical manufacturing processes, such as catalysts, additives, solvents, additives, acids, bases, and salts (excluding crude oil and reagents). They also outline the procedures and requirements for planning, purchasing, storing, using these products, as well as for managing waste chemical raw materials. Chapter 2: Responsibilities Article 3: The Technology Development Department is the competent department for chemical raw materials; it is responsible for identifying qualified suppliers of such materials and issuing procurement plans. Article 4: The Safety and Environmental Protection Department is responsible for the management of chemical raw materials in the \"three wastes\" system. Article 5: The Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center is responsible for inspecting chemical raw materials upon their arrival at the facility. Article 6: The E-commerce Center is responsible for the procurement and storage management of chemical raw materials. Article 7: The Metrology Center is responsible for the metrological management of chemical raw materials entering the factory. Article 8: The production workshop is responsible for the use and storage of chemical raw materials. Chapter 3 Evaluation and Selection of Chemical Raw Materials Article 9 The evaluation and selection of chemical raw materials, as well as those for production and power systems, are under the centralized management of the Technical Development Department ; “The treatment system for the \"three wastes\" is under the centralized management of the Safety and Environmental Protection Department. Article 10: Depending on the degree of impact of chemical raw materials on the production process and product quality, the Production and Power Systems Department, in collaboration with the E-commerce Center, the Production Operations Department, and the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center, evaluates and selects such chemical raw materials under the supervision of the Technical Development Department ; “The treatment system for the \"three wastes\" is managed by the Safety and Environmental Protection Department, which works together with the Technical Development Department, the E-commerce Center, and the Quality and Environmental Inspection Center to evaluate and select chemical raw materials. Article 11: The evaluation of suppliers may be conducted using any of the following methods: (1) On-site assessment of the supplier’s capabilities and/or quality management system ; (II) Recognition of the results of quality management system certification ; (III) On-site inspection by the using department or quality assessment by the using department ; (IV) Evaluation of product samples ; (5) Evaluate the qualifications of companies acting as agents for imported raw materials ; (VI) The company’s trial (use) report. Article 12: The focus of the on-site audit of the quality management system is to evaluate the operation of the supplier’s quality management system, in order to determine whether it has the capability to supply qualified products. On-site inspections and evaluations of suppliers are carried out in accordance with Annex 1, \"Key Points for Assessing the Quality Management System Capabilities of Chemical Raw Material Suppliers\". Article 13: For chemical raw materials to be used by the company for the first time, an evaluation shall be carried out in accordance with the following procedures: (1) Qualification verification – First, the department responsible for oversight shall request from the manufacturing plant the currently valid qualification certificates (business license, tax registration certificate, quality certification certificates, environmental certification certificates, etc.), as well as technical data related to the product (product evaluation reports, reports on its use by other organizations, product standards, safety technical manuals, etc.). Based on the information provided by the manufacturing plant, the oversight department will determine whether it has the necessary qualifications to proceed with further actions. (II) Technical exchanges: The competent management department organizes relevant units such as the Technical Development Department, E-commerce Center, Production and Operation Department, Safety and Environmental Protection Department, Quality and Environmental Inspection Center, and workshops to carry out technical exchanges with chemical raw material manufacturers and technology development firms, in order to determine whether this product is suitable for use in our company. Further work can only proceed after the results of the technical exchange are submitted to the supervisor for approval. (III) Submission of trial application: The responsible management department shall fill out the “New Agent Trial Application Form” and submit it to the supervising manager for approval. (IV) Signing of technical agreement: After approval by the managing manager, the department in charge is responsible for signing a technical agreement with the supplier. The agreement must specify the properties of the raw materials (with particular attention to their toxicity and potential impacts on humans and the environment), the conditions under which they should be used and stored, requirements regarding handling and transportation, quality assurance measures, procedures for recycling packaging materials, the responsibilities of both parties, and the requirements regarding payment for testing new substances. Once signed and sealed by representatives of both parties and approved by the managing manager, one copy is kept by the department in charge and another by the e-commerce center. Based on this technical agreement and the “Application Form for Testing New Substances,” the e-commerce center enters into a supply contract with the manufacturing factory. (5) On-site trial use: On the basis of technical exchanges, the competent management department organizes relevant entities to conduct trial use of the samples. After the trials are completed, the competent management department instructs the entities that carried out the trial use to prepare a trial report. This report must be signed and approved by both the entities that conducted the trial use and the leaders of the competent management department, after which it is filed and retained by both the competent management department and the e-commerce center. (VI) Payment requirements: For the chemical raw materials used in the initial trial use, 70% of the total amount due may be paid upon review of the trial use report; the remaining amount can be requested for payment after one year, in accordance with the regulations regarding quality assurance deposits. The E-commerce Center fills out a payment request based on the contents of the trial report and technical agreement; after it is signed by the relevant management department and the managing director, the E-commerce Center makes the payment in accordance with the specified requirements. Payments totaling more than 1 million yuan require approval from the general manager before they can be processed. (7) On-site evaluation: Based on the technical discussions and the results of sample tests, the competent management department organizes relevant units to conduct an on-site evaluation (the evaluation criteria are provided in Attachment 1) as well as a survey of user usage (this step may be omitted if there is an urgent need for production or if imported products do not meet the required conditions). A total score of 85 or above is considered sufficient to pass the on-site evaluation. (8) Identification of qualified suppliers: The department in charge of oversight is responsible for having the trial report and written results of on-site inspections reviewed jointly by the relevant evaluation team; once approved by the managing manager, the Technical Development Department issues a decision to include them as qualified suppliers. Article 14: When evaluating the qualifications of import agency companies (businesses), it is necessary to investigate and understand their business licenses, scope of operations, and basic company information. Article 15 The above evaluation procedures shall be applied to chemical raw materials of the same supplier whose product varieties and models have changed. Article 16: For chemical raw materials to be used for the first time, a temporary process specification shall be issued by the competent management department prior to procurement. This specification shall outline the conditions of use, quality standards, testing methods, re-inspection items, and precautions for use. The temporary process specification must be approved by the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center as well as the managing director before it can take effect. Article 17: The chemical raw materials required for capital construction projects shall be evaluated by the competent management department in accordance with the plant design documents and following the procedures outlined above. Article 18: Dynamic management is implemented for qualified suppliers. The competent management department conducts a re-evaluation of these suppliers once a year. The results of such evaluations must be submitted to the Technical Development Department by the end of March each year. After compiling them, the Technical Development Department publishes them in company documents. Article 19: The purpose of re-evaluation is to assess the maintenance of the qualified supplier’s quality management system, in order to determine whether they can continuously and consistently supply products that meet the product standards. The reevaluation is carried out through methods such as on-site inspections, written surveys, and performance assessments; the performance assessment of suppliers is conducted in accordance with the requirements outlined in Appendix 3, \"Criteria for Reevaluating Chemical Raw Materials\". Article 20: Among qualified suppliers, if any of the following issues is identified, procurement shall be stopped immediately upon approval from the managing manager. 293 (I) After the bidding, a significant decline in product quality ; (II) Involving infringement ; (III) Suppliers who use improper means. Article 21: The Technology Development Department maintains records of qualified suppliers for production and power systems, while the Safety and Environmental Protection Department keeps records of qualified suppliers for waste treatment systems. Chapter 4: Planning Management of Chemical Raw Materials Article 22: The planning for chemical raw materials is carried out on a monthly and annual basis. Article 23: The demand plan for chemical raw materials (including those used in production systems, power systems, waste treatment systems, and chemical reagents) shall be filled out by the using units in a \"Plan Application Form for Chemical Raw Materials (Chemical Consumables)\\", specifying the model, quantity, applicable standards or technical specifications, as well as the delivery date. This form is then submitted to the competent management department; after approval by the head of that department, the approved plan for the following month is submitted to the Technical Development Department by the 18th of each month. The Technology Development Department prepares the monthly demand plan for the company’s chemical raw materials. After approval by the department head and the managing director, the department submits the approved monthly demand plan to the E-commerce Center by the 22nd of each month. The e-commerce center submits requests for funds for the following month based on this plan, and makes purchases in accordance with the monthly procurement plan taking into account inventory levels. The E-commerce Center shall submit the monthly \"Statement of Fixed-amount Materials Income, Expenditure, and Balance\" to the Technical Development Department by the end of each month. If a holiday is approaching, plan to submit it earlier. Article 24: For imported chemical raw materials with a long production or transportation cycle, plans shall be submitted three months in advance; the procedure for implementing such plans is the same as that specified in Article 23. Article 25: The approval authority must examine the following aspects: (1) Whether the proposed chemical raw materials come from qualified suppliers and are suitable for use by the said entity. (II) Does the proposed quantity meet the consumption criteria or process control requirements? (III) Whether there are implementation standards for the proposed chemical raw materials, and whether those standards are valid. (IV) Chemical raw materials that are not from qualified suppliers or are being used for the first time must be approved and signed by the managing manager, and a technical agreement must be concluded with the manufacturer before they can be included in the plan. One copy of the technical agreement shall be submitted to the Technical Development Department and one copy to the E-commerce Center. Article 26: Plans that are not submitted by the deadline will be transferred in their entirety to the plans for the following month for implementation. Article 27: The procedure for submitting annual plans is the same as that for monthly plans. By September 30 of each year, the respective management departments shall submit the approved \"Application Forms for Chemical Raw Materials (Chemical Consumables) Plans\" to the Technical Development Department. The Technology Development Department shall submit the annual plan by October 15. The annual plan is used only for funding budgeting, not for the implementation of procurement plans. Article 28: The monthly plan for chemical raw materials is valid until December 25 of each year; a new plan takes effect once the new year begins, and the previous plan becomes invalid entirely. Article 29: The initial trial use of chemical raw materials is also carried out according to a monthly plan. Article 30: The chemical raw materials required for infrastructure projects are allocated through plans issued by the Planning and Programming Section of the Technology Development Department, which then assigns the procurement tasks to the E-commerce Center. Chapter 5: Procurement Management of Chemical Raw Materials Article 31: The E-commerce Center is responsible for signing contracts for the procurement of chemical raw materials. The purchase contract must clearly specify details such as the product name of the goods to be purchased, technical standards (temporary processes should be indicated in the absence of standard ones), specifications, grades, prices, and the methods for verifying product quality. It can only proceed with procurement after being signed and approved by the managing manager. The competent management department formulates and issues technical specifications for chemical raw materials for various systems, based on **standards, industry standards, and the actual requirements of our company’s product production. Article 32: Based on the degree of influence of chemical raw materials on product quality and manufacturing processes, these materials are classified into Grade A and Grade B, with hierarchical management implemented (see Annex 2 for details). Article 33 Selection of procurement channels: The supply channels for chemical raw materials shall be determined in accordance with the \"List of Qualified Suppliers\" ; In principle, purchases from unqualified suppliers are not allowed. In special cases where it is necessary to purchase from such suppliers temporarily, the planner at the E-commerce Center shall fill out an approval form for purchasing from unqualified suppliers; this form must be signed and approved by the relevant management department. Purchases up to 50,000 yuan can be approved by the manager in charge of business at the E-commerce Center, those up to 100,000 yuan can be approved by the manager of the E-commerce Center itself, while purchases exceeding 100,000 yuan require approval from the company’s senior manager. For products that have three or more qualified suppliers and possess the same technical specifications, the E-commerce Center carries out procurement in accordance with QG/DSH 01.26 \"Procedures for Tendering and Bidding\". Chemical raw materials with a purchase value of over 500,000 yuan must be approved by the managing manager before procurement. The e-commerce center for chemical raw materials, which has the facilities for online purchasing, carries out its purchases via the internet. Under the same conditions of quality, price, and service, qualified suppliers with certified quality systems should be selected. Chapter 6: Management of the Receipt of Chemical Raw Materials Article 34: The handling of chemical raw materials shall be carried out in accordance with Annex 4, \"Provisions on the Loading, Unloading, and Handling of Chemical Raw Materials\". Article 35: When chemical raw materials are received into storage, they must be accompanied by complete and thorough quality certification documents issued by the manufacturer (supplier), such as certificates of conformity or test reports. Otherwise, re-inspection, acceptance, or verification will not be carried out. The product quality certification is kept by the custodian. Article 36: The warehouse keeper shall, based on the procurement plans prepared by the planners at the e-commerce center, inspect the chemical raw materials arriving at the facility. These materials must be labeled in accordance with the requirements set out in QG/DSH 03.06 \"Provisions on Product Labeling\", and the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center shall be notified to take samples for re-inspection. Sampling is to be carried out in accordance with Appendix 5 \"Provisions on Sampling Management for Chemical Raw Materials Arriving at the Facility\". Once the testing is successful, the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center will issue a test report, which shall be kept by the warehouse keeper. For chemical raw materials that are stored in the warehouse, the storage staff maintains a quality record sheet; for those that are sent directly to the workshop, the workshop itself keeps a quality record sheet, indicating the date, product name, batch number, quantity, and quality test results, while also preserving the product quality certification documents. Article 37: For chemical raw materials that fail the tests conducted by the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center, the center shall submit a report detailing the defects to the E-commerce Center. The E-commerce Center is responsible for negotiating with the suppliers of these raw materials in order to arrange for returns or claim compensation. Due to urgent needs in production, the using unit must submit an application form. Only after approval by the competent management department and authorization by the managing manager can it be used or stored in inventory. Once stored, it must be kept in isolation. There are six copies of the application form, which are retained by the using unit, the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center, the competent management department, the Technical Development Department, the E-commerce Department, and the warehousing company. Article 38: In the event that the packaging of chemical raw materials supplied to the factory is damaged, the quantity is insufficient, the markings are unclear, or the actual goods do not match the order details, the E-commerce Center shall be responsible for negotiating with the supplier to resolve such issues. Article 39: The contract specifications for imported chemical raw materials, as well as the quality certificates of the delivered products, shall be translated by an import agent appointed by the E-commerce Center. After translation, the E-commerce Center shall make copies of them and submit them to the Technical Development Department and the relevant management department respectively. The warehouse keeper registers the product certification certificates and the quality analysis data from our factory’s inspections/rechecks for use when dispatching the products. Article 40: Warehousing companies must strictly implement the “Materials Warehousing Management Agreement”. Chemical raw materials stored in inventory need to be properly kept based on their properties, to prevent mixing, contamination, or deterioration. Custodians should be familiar with the basic physical and chemical properties of toxic, hazardous, and dangerous chemicals, as well as the emergency measures to take in special situations such as leaks or injuries to people. Article 41: The measurement of chemical raw materials entering the plant shall be carried out in accordance with QG/DSH 10.17, \"Management Measures for the Confirmation of Measurement Data\". Chapter 7: Management of Chemical Raw Materials Issuance Article 42: Chemical raw materials issued shall follow the first-in, first-out principle, and must be accompanied by proof of quality compliance. Article 43: Unqualified chemical raw materials shall not be released from storage without an application form for use. For substandard chemical raw materials, or those that have been downgraded or whose shelf life has expired and yet are still requested for use, the using unit must submit an application form. The Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center will analyze their key quality parameters; the relevant management department will formulate safeguard measures and sign off on them, followed by approval from the managing manager. Only after that can the E-commerce Center go through the necessary procedures and hand the materials over to the custodian for distribution. Six copies of the application form for use are required, to be kept respectively by the using unit, the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center, the department in charge of supervision, the Technology Development Department, the E-commerce Center, and the warehousing company. The workshop is used in accordance with the usage assurance measures. Article 44: For all chemical raw materials that enter the workshop directly, the original certificates of conformity are kept by the planners at the e-commerce center. After items such as methyl, ethyl (in powder form), denitration agents, toluene, and activated clay are delivered directly to the workshop, the workshop requests the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center to conduct a re-inspection. Once the re-inspection is successful, the planner at the e-commerce center transfers the verification certificate to the workshop ; Products such as liquid ammonia, liquid caustic soda, and hydrochloric acid are delivered directly to the site. The planner at the e-commerce center submits the original certificate of conformity to the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center for verification (with an official stamp), and only after that are they handed over to the workshop. Until the test results from the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center are available, the workshop is not allowed to use these products; they must be properly marked and isolated to prevent accidental use or contamination. Article 45: Whenever the original packaging is not used at the time of dispatch (such as when transferring from a barrel), all markings on the original packaging must be indicated on the new packaging. At the same time, the quality and cleanliness of the new packaging must be checked to ensure that it does not affect the quality of the raw materials. Article 46: In the event of packaging damage occurring during sampling or loading/unloading at the warehouse, the warehouse keeper shall notify the planner to assist in handling the situation, and efforts should be made promptly to repair the damage in order to avoid losses ; If safety and environmental protection are threatened, the custodian shall immediately notify the relevant management department to formulate handling measures and assist in their implementation, while also reporting to the Safety and Environmental Protection Department. Article 47: For chemical raw materials produced and used internally (including those stored in the storage and transportation workshop), the following procedure shall be followed: Before the production workshop requests to take the materials, it must obtain the test results from the storage and transportation workshop. A material requisition form is then submitted to the e-commerce center, which in turn notifies the storage and transportation workshop to supply the materials. The quantity of materials supplied shall be determined based on measurements taken with a gauge; the final amount supplied will be communicated by the storage and transportation workshop to the e-commerce center. If it fails the inspection, it must be signed by the Technical Development Department and approved by the managing manager before it can be used. In case the production workshop needs to receive materials urgently due to special circumstances, it can directly contact the storage and transportation workshop for supply; thereafter, the production workshop shall immediately fill out the material receipt form and inform the equipment engineers in the Technical Development Department. Chapter 8: Management of the Use of Chemical Raw Materials Article 48: Production workshops that use chemical raw materials must maintain quality records to detail the quality characteristics of each batch. The workshop shall properly store quality certificates, substitute forms for non-conforming products, and other quality-related documents. Article 49: Production units shall properly store the chemical raw materials they use to prevent them from becoming damp and deteriorating. At the same time, the storage area should have labels indicating the name and inspection status. Article 50: Each workshop shall provide feedback to the competent management department, in the form of technical monthly reports or other means, on the impact of chemical raw materials on product quality and consumption during use. Article 51: Each workshop shall conduct a factual inventory and accounting of the consumption of chemical raw materials at the end of each month. The chemical raw materials used on a daily basis are recorded as being both issued and consumed in reality. The e-commerce center enters the amount issued directly as the consumption amount based on the material issuance forms; the amount issued cannot be carried over to another year. December 25th of each year serves as the deadline for this process ; The catalyst and chemical raw materials added to the fixed bed are reported as consumed in phases according to their usage cycle. The department responsible for centralized management, together with the production workshop, analyzes the consumption of chemical raw materials. Article 52: Each workshop shall promptly report any problems identified during use to the relevant management department, the Technology Development Department, and the E-commerce Center. The Technology Development Department coordinates with relevant units to take action against the manufacturer based on the circumstances. Article 53: The competent management department shall conduct an inventory check of the chemical raw materials used in the systems under its jurisdiction once every six months, keep records of such checks, and address any issues identified during the checks promptly. Article 54: The competent management department formulates the consumption targets for the main chemical raw materials used in various units within its system on an annual basis, calculates these consumption targets on a monthly basis, and conducts evaluations in accordance with the performance contracts and assessment methods. Chapter 9 Management of the Treatment of Waste Chemical Raw Materials Article 55 Chemical raw materials that can no longer be used for various reasons after being purchased and brought into the factory are classified as waste chemical raw materials. Article 56: The Safety and Environmental Protection Department is responsible for organizing the handling of waste chemical raw materials that require safety and environmental protection measures ; The E-commerce Center is responsible for organizing the disposal of other waste chemical raw materials ; The competent regulatory authority is responsible for determining whether the chemical raw materials to be processed fall within the category of those that cannot be used ; The Finance Department and the E-commerce Center are responsible for setting the sales prices for used chemical raw materials. Article 57: For the sale of used chemical raw materials, the buyer must first submit a written purchase request (the applicant entity must meet the requirements regarding safety and environmental protection). The request shall include information on the intended use of the materials, as well as commitments and guarantees regarding safe and environmentally sound handling, in order to avoid unnecessary disputes. The buyer must issue a letter of introduction, which, together with the purchase application, must be approved and signed by the relevant management department, the company’s legal department, the e-commerce center, the finance department, and the company’s managing director before the sales procedure can be carried out. Delivery will only take place after the buyer has made the payment; the e-commerce center oversees the loading process on-site and keeps track of the approval procedures. Article 58: For used chemical raw materials that are subject to safety and environmental protection requirements, the e-commerce center shall report them to the Safety and Environmental Protection Department, which will handle them in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations. Article 59: The storage and handling of waste chemical raw materials shall be carried out in accordance with the relevant regulations for such materials. Waste chemical raw materials must be stored separately to prevent mixing, contamination, and deterioration. Article 60: The E-commerce Center and the Safety and Environmental Protection Department shall maintain separate records of the waste chemical raw materials under their respective responsibility. Chapter 10: Quality Responsibilities Article 61: The raw materials used in the production of military-grade oils shall be handled in accordance with the requirements specified in the company’s QG/DSH 05.05 \"Regulations on the Management of Military-Grade Products\". Article 62: The consumption, unit consumption, inventory loss, and weight discrepancies related to chemical raw materials shall be handled in accordance with the relevant regulations on the standardized management of the company’s material reserves. Article 63 The Department of Technical Development and the Department of Safety and Environmental Protection are responsible for the accuracy and correctness of the consumption quotas for chemical raw materials, as well as the technical standards (technical requirements) for the systems under their respective jurisdictions. Article 64 The Technology Development Department and the Safety and Environmental Protection Department are respectively responsible for the technical conditions of the suppliers within their respective management systems, as well as for quality management. Article 65 The Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center shall promptly take samples of the chemical raw materials entering the factory, prepare test reports, and be responsible for the accuracy of these tests. Article 66 The e-commerce center is responsible for the following: (1) The visual quality of the chemical raw materials entering the factory, as well as the completeness of their documentation ; (II) Purchases made without undergoing a review and assessment of the quality management system’s capabilities, and the consequences resulting therefrom. Chapter 11 Supplementary Provisions Article 67 These regulations shall be interpreted by the Technical Development Department, and implemented by the Technical Development Department, the Safety and Environmental Protection Department, the E-commerce Center, the Quality and Environmental Protection Testing Center, and the Metrology Center.
Reply #72008-12-18
For your reference only; it cannot be uploaded. . Fortunately, there aren’t many. Process Management System 1 Scope: This standard specifies the organizational responsibilities related to the process management system, as well as process procedures, job operation instructions, work guides, process change management, process management during production, management of process-related accidents, management of process quality records, and technology development. This standard applies to process management in factory production. 2 Organizational Responsibilities 2.1 The overall process management of the entire plant is handled by the plant’s technical department, with support from other departments, under the supervision of the technical director. 2.2 The production workshop strictly adheres to process regulations and operates in accordance with the standard operating procedures; the workshop’s process engineer is responsible for process management within the workshop. 2.3 For process abnormalities that occur during production, the Technical Department and the workshop work together to analyze them, propose improvement suggestions, and the workshop implements those suggestions. The workshop is encouraged to carry out QC activities and other efforts aimed at improving product quality and reducing consumption. 2.4 The Technical Department is responsible for reviewing the plans regarding process spare parts across the entire plant, as well as examining the procurement plans for auxiliary materials needed for production process improvements. 3 Process specifications, job operation procedures, and work instructions 3.1 All sections of this factory should have process specifications and production operation procedures; those sections with complex operation processes must have specific job operation instructions. 3.2 The process specifications, operating procedures, and product standards for new products or new processes are drafted in a trial version by the project leader or the person in charge; they are then reviewed by the Technical Department before being approved for implementation by the plant manager in charge. 3.3 Modifications to the original product process specifications and operating procedures are organized by the Technical Department, with the assistance of workshop process engineers. 3.4 The Technical Department monitors the implementation of process procedures and operating instructions, and takes timely corrective actions when process quality deviates from the specified range. 4 Process Changes 4.1 The scope of process changes includes: changes in production capacity, modifications to pipelines, alterations in main operating methods, changes in process parameters, changes in methods for monitoring indicators, additions or removals of valves, changes in control schemes, as well as changes in chemical equipment and raw materials used in production. 4.2 Process Change Procedure 4.2.1 When a process change is to be made, the technical supervisor of the workshop (process engineer or workshop manager) must prepare a detailed process plan, which may include material balance calculations and process flow diagrams if necessary, and submit it in writing to the Technical Department along with a process change approval form. 4.2.2 After receiving the process change report, the Technical Department organizes the workshop to conduct a feasibility analysis and verification, and submits the verification report to the Technical Manager for approval. 4.2.3 After a process change, the Technical Department is responsible for promptly revising the relevant technical standards. 4.2.4 For major process changes, the plant’s technical department shall directly formulate the technical plan, which will then be reviewed by the plant’s technical approval committee; after approval by the company, the plan shall be put into implementation. 5 Production Process Management 5.1 The Technical Department is the designated department in charge of handling non-conforming products. 5.2 The production workshop is responsible for managing the production process. In the event of defective products arising during production, the Technical Department is tasked with evaluating appropriate actions to take, and a product quality tracking form is issued. The production workshop then handles the identification, control, and tracking of these defective semi-finished or finished products. 5.3 For defective products produced, the workshop shall identify the causes and formulate effective corrective and preventive measures; the Technical Department is responsible for managing these corrective and preventive measures. 5.4 Management of Critical Processes 5.4.1 Critical processes refer to those processes that have a significant impact on product quality or are unstable. 5.4.2 For products with unstable quality or high importance, the factory’s technical department designates key processes as necessary; the workshops carry out continuous monitoring of process parameters, conduct regular comprehensive evaluations of process capability, and the technical department performs periodic inspections. 5.4.3 When the capability of a critical process does not meet the requirements, the Technical Department and the production workshop shall organize personnel to identify the causes, and promptly implement corrective actions to improve the process capability ; For cases where the cause cannot be identified in the short term, technical efforts should be organized to ensure that process capability remains under control. 6 Management of Process Accidents 6.1 Classification of process accidents is in accordance with the company’s relevant regulations. 6.2 The three principles to be followed in handling accidents: do not move on until the cause of the accident is identified; do not move on until those responsible for the accident and the people around them have been educated; do not move on until preventive measures have been established. The factory’s safety management systems must be strictly implemented. 6.3 In the event of an accident, it is necessary to immediately inform the company’s management department by phone and organize emergency response efforts; accidents of major severity or higher must be reported to the relevant company leaders. 6.4 An accident report on major and extremely serious process accidents must be prepared and submitted to the company within three days. 7 Process Quality Record Management 7.1 Process records mainly include job operation records, production shift handover records, central control quality analysis records, routine inspection records (process, equipment, maintenance), process capability analysis records, monthly process summaries, and process change documents. 7.2 Requirements for process quality records 7.2.1 Records must be true, accurate, and timely, with no alterations, nor any advancement or delay. 7.2.2 The original records must have clear font and be in SimSun style. 7.2.3 When there is an error in the record, corrections can be made promptly, with a correction rate of ≤3‰. 7.2.4 Keep the records clean and complete, and bind them in a timely manner as required. 7.3 Storage of process quality records Process records are collected and stored by the workshop process engineers, while process quality records in the technical department are kept by the process supervisors. 8 Rewards and Punishments 8.1 Employees who make contributions to process improvement, new product development, and process management shall be rewarded, in accordance with the relevant regulations set forth by the company and the factories. 8.2 Those who violate process management regulations, thereby affecting product quality and consumption or causing losses due to non-compliance with process operating procedures shall be assessed in accordance with the \"Professional Management Assessment Methods\". Process management system: A brief explanation of process management. Its specific contents include: the responsibility system for process management, the system for reviewing and approving process design documents, process management, process quota management, on-site process management, control of process activities, etc. There are also standards regarding process hygiene and civilized production, as well as methods for inspecting and evaluating process discipline. Additionally, there are quality control points for various processes. III. Process responsibilities of functional departments; Process quota management. I. Classification of material consumption quotas; II. Methods for establishing material consumption quotas; III. Establishment of consumption quotas for major raw materials; IV. Establishment of consumption quotas for auxiliary materials; V. Establishment of fuel consumption quotas; VI. Establishment of power consumption quotas; VII. Establishment of consumption quotas for other types of materials. II. Components of labor hour consumption. Lecture 5: On-site process management. Contents of process management at the production site: I. Strengthening process technical services; II. Ensuring strict adherence to process discipline; III. Improving the management of quality control points for various processes; IV. Implementing fixed-location management; VI. Promoting civilized production at the site. 2. Exchange on process management – I am in charge of production at a chemical plant. I find that equipment management is relatively easy to handle, as equipment failures are obvious and can be easily identified and resolved. However, problems related to processes are not as easy to detect, and some of these problems can even pose threats to safe production and system stability. How can process management be improved? Process management mainly focuses on process parameters. Process discipline management, plant energy conservation management, plant compliance management, quality management, plant operation without shutdowns, interlock records, and process review systems. Equipment management is not merely about leaks; many changes in process parameters are caused by the equipment, and these aspects are closely interconnected. Good managers are generalists, regardless of their specialty. Managing effectively depends mainly on how you utilize your employees. If you have capable people to help you out, management becomes much easier. It’s not advisable to carry everything alone, as it is exhausting and not conducive to the company’s development. Key aspects include the implementation of process parameters, the inspections carried out by operators, the recording of process data, the compilation of process reports, the status of operations on-site (such as any leaks or other issues), and energy efficiency in the production process. 1. I believe that various production records are crucial; they serve as essential evidence of how the production processes are carried out. By properly managing these original records, it becomes possible to have a clear understanding of how the process parameters are being implemented. 2. Various process specifications, operating procedures and other process-related documents, as well as production process records, must all be prepared carefully and meticulously. Equipment is also difficult to manage; it’s just that you didn’t make the cut. Every aspect has its own challenges. I have been in charge of production, processes, and equipment on various occasions. Be meticulous and diligent, and persevere. In terms of process management, it is first necessary to maintain proper process records, keep track of developments, make accurate notes, conduct evaluations, analyze situations promptly, and make adjustments in a timely manner. By putting people first and drawing on diverse ideas, we can do our work well. Do one’s job diligently right now, and don’t be fickle. That’s my experience from work. When research, process technology, and processing equipment are integrated together, that’s success – what more could one hope for? Let’s discuss the specific responsibilities of a workshop process technician. Besides ensuring the proper operation of the equipment, what else are there? Technicians, please share your experiences so that we can exchange ideas and lay a better foundation for carrying out our work. The duties of a workshop process technician are quite complex; in addition to routine tasks such as recording daily production data, checking operational conditions, preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual technical reports, submitting reports on production status, analyzing operational fluctuations, and overseeing compliance with process regulations, they also need to optimize the operation of the equipment and propose practical suggestions based on its actual performance. In short, the effective operation of a production facility is directly related to the technical skills and work attitude of the process technicians. Work standards for process engineers in our factory – Main responsibilities: 1. Planning and Organization 1.1 Participate in the development of the annual work plan for production processes and process safety management in this workshop. 1.2 Participate in formulating the production process improvement and energy-saving plans for this workshop, and organize their implementation. 1.3 Participate in formulating the work plan for technical training of employees in this workshop. 2. Organization 2.1 Based on the characteristics of the production facilities in this workshop, determine the central control parameters for each processing step as well as the quality standards for the products. 2.2 Assist the workshop supervisor in formulating detailed process training plans and implementing them. 3. Leadership 3.1 Organizing the control and management of production process elements within this workshop under the quality management system ; Energy management in the ISO14000 environmental management system. 3.2 Provide guidance, supervision, inspection, evaluation, and feedback on the operational skills of workshop employees. 4. Control 4.1 Participate in formulating the regulations for various aspects of process safety management in this workshop and supervise their implementation. 4.2 Calibrate and analyze operating parameters daily to ensure safe and efficient production. 4.3 Go deep into the production site to understand the situation regarding production and process technology management, identify problems promptly, and report them to the workshop supervisor. 4.4 Assist the workshop supervisor in preparing technical training cards for various positions in the workshop, as well as conducting training and assessments. 4.5 Participate in handling accidents that occur during production operations, provide relevant data, materials, and drawings in a timely manner, and offer suggestions for dealing with such accidents. 4.6 Understand the operating status of the production equipment in this workshop; when there are abnormalities in the manufacturing process or product quality, participate with various departments of the company in analyzing the causes and formulating measures to address them. 4.7 Keep abreast of domestic and international advancements in production processes, and propose suggestions and plans for introducing new processes and technologies based on the actual conditions of production in the workshop. 4.8 Conduct statistics and analysis on the production costs in the workshop, identify problems in a timely manner, propose corrective measures, and report to the workshop supervisor. 4.9 Complete all tasks assigned by the workshop supervisor in a timely manner. Production management is actually a comprehensive issue. As for process management, it involves formulating practical process systems and operating procedures, and then improving these procedures and systems based on the actual operational conditions ; Secondly, it is necessary to analyze and summarize the process records; only after relevant discussions can process parameters and the existing problems within the process be identified, thereby enabling improvements to any unreasonable aspects of the process. Reply: Learn together*
Reply #82008-12-18
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Reply #92009-02-24
It’s very detailed; it’s very useful for me. Thanks!

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