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Energy Risk Engineering
by John Munno - Risk Engineer, Golfer, Cancer Survivor.
Where we discuss all topics related to all energy sources and their risks. These discussions are built with AI and my Intelligence. They are fantastic ways to consume large amounts of information. Dig in!
Episodes
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Upstream Risk Engineering for beginners
Target Audience: Offshore drilling operators, risk engineers, safety managers, and upstream insurance underwriters.Show Concept & OverviewThis deep-dive podcast explores how the offshore oil and gas industry prevents catastrophic well blowouts, manages mechanical integrity, and meets mandatory...
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The First Safe Look: Is That Downed Line Live?
When a storm passes, the deadliest moment isn't the wind — it's the window right after, when damage is everywhere and nobody yet knows which downed spans are still carrying lethal voltage. This deep dive walks through "The First Safe Look," a white paper on flying solar-blind ultraviolet cameras…
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Petrochemical Safety and Risk Management: The Smitty's Supply Case
This report examines the environmental and operational disaster caused by a 2025 explosion at the Smitty’s Supply petrochemical facility in Louisiana. The text details how equipment failure and neglected safety systems led to massive chemical releases, resulting in extensive litigation and...
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Moder Chlorine Plant Risk Management
The new generation of ion-exchange membrane chlor-alkali plants (2024–2030 generation) is delivering 25–35% more energy-efficient operations thanks to advances like higher current densities and oxygen-depolarized cathode (ODC) designs. However, this shift dramatically changes the risk profile, as...
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Detecting High-Voltage Corona Discharge
The Invisible Threat: Detecting High-Voltage Corona Discharge Every utility faces a major hidden danger that leads to outages, equipment failure, and even wildfires: corona partial discharge, the invisible electrical glow that slowly destroys high-voltage components. In this episode, we welcome...
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LNG & LPG Emergency Response SOP
Effective Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are non-negotiable in the energy sector, particularly when managing high-hazard materials like Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG). These detailed guidelines are foundational for ensuring safety and managing emergency…
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Large Battery System Losses 2020 - 2025
This document, titled "Post-Incident Analysis: Lessons from $1.5B+ Li-Ion BESS Losses," offers a crucial look into the safety challenges facing the rapidly expanding Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry. Authored by John Munno in November 2025, the analysis highlights the severe risks…
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Electrical Signature Analysis for Solar Photovoltaic Monitoring
Dive into the world of solar energy innovation with this episode on "Electrical Signature Analysis for Solar Photovoltaic Monitoring." Discover how ESA—a cutting-edge, non-invasive technique—revolutionizes fault detection in PV systems by analyzing current-voltage curves to spot issues like loose...
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Hydrogen & BESS Projects: How Compliance Software Streamlines Design, Operations & Insurability
Navigating the intricate code requirements for hydrogen (H2) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) projects can be a significant challenge, creating uncertainty for all stakeholders. This post introduces how purpose-built compliance software transforms these complex code mandates—like those...
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Machine Learning in Power and Chemical Plants
In this episode, we explore how machine learning paired with current transformer (CT) technology is changing the way plants monitor and maintain equipment. Instead of wiring up flow switches, pressure sensors, or vibration probes, a simple clamp-on CT can learn the signatures of motors, pumps…
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IR and the new NFPA 70B requirements
Tailored for engineers, this episode explores the technical and practical impacts of the new standard, with a focus on its significance for the energy industry—covering power generation, oil and gas, and renewables. Learn how to interpret IR scan results, ensure compliance, and integrate…
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The DSPA Nitrogen Generator - non-pressurized Fire Protection System
In this solo episode, we explore a lesser-known but increasingly relevant fire protection option for mission-critical environments: the DSPA nitrogen generator system. Designed for non-pressurized, on-demand inert gas generation, this system offers a clean, electrically safe suppression solution...
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9540 and 9540A Overview
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Strategic Management of Inspection Deferrals in Oil and Gas
Dive into the critical world of asset integrity in the oil and gas industry. This episode explores the complex issue of maintenance inspection deferrals, decisions to postpone scheduled inspections often driven by economic pressures, resource limitations, or the demands of operational continuity....
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Managing Moisture in GSU Transformers: A Comprehensive Guide for Engineering Professionals
In this episode, we explore why keeping moisture out of Generator Step‑Up (GSU) transformers is critical to reliability and safety. Join us as we map out: Primary Water Ingress Points How breathers, bushings, gaskets and inspection plates can let moisture inside—even in short timeframes....
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Process Safety Performance Indicators
Welcome to this audio overview on process safety performance indicators (PSPIs). In the process industry, while personal safety is crucial, preventing major incidents requires a strong focus on process safety management. Major incidents like fires, explosions, or significant releases of hazardous...
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Power Plant Sequential Trip Logic Explained
In this overview, we explore power plant sequential trip logic, focusing on a setup where the generator field breaker stays closed until a reverse power permissive is detected. This controlled shutdown process protects turbine-generator systems by ensuring the prime mover, like a steam or gas...
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Steam Turbine Overspeed Testing
Steam turbine overspeed trip testing is essential for safety, with different methods depending on whether the system is electronic or mechanical. Electronic systems can be tested more safely by temporarily lowering the trip point below the normal operating speed. This allows for verification of…
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New Nuclear and how it's insured in the US
This audio overview discusses the status of several new nuclear power plant projects planned or under development in the United States as of March 2025, including their locations, technologies, and progress toward construction. It also outlines the insurance landscape for these nuclear projects,...
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Solar Plant Risks
The audio overview of the sources is a two-part series from the YouTube channel "Energy Risk Engineering Lessons" focusing on risk management for solar energy. The first video, "Solar Power for Risk Engineers," provides an overview of common risks associated with solar farms, including:•Snake…
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Getting Risk Recommendations Accepted and Implemented
This podcast is designed for risk engineers, risk managers, and underwriters in the chemical and power plant industries. It outlines types of recommendations, specifically property and equipment recommendations, to protect assets and improve operational efficiency. Key topics include crafting...
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Critical Spare Part Management in Power and Chemical Plants
This audio describes a system for managing critical spare parts in power plants and chemical manufacturing facilities. The system categorizes parts by criticality (tiers 1-3) based on failure rates, lead times, and substitutability. A matrix links parts to equipment, considering factors like...
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AEDs in Industrial Plants
This presentation discusses automated external defibrillators (AEDs), focusing on their importance in high-risk environments like power and chemical plants. The speaker details the history and function of AEDs, explaining how they analyze heart rhythms and deliver shocks to restore normal...
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Understanding Engineers
This document categorizes engineers into three personality types: Alpha, Beta, and Sigma. Alpha engineers are assertive leaders who excel in strategic planning, while Beta engineers prioritize collaboration and meticulous execution. Sigma engineers are independent innovators who thrive on…
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Nuclear Power Plant Decommissioning
Nuclear power plant decommissioning in the U.S. is a complex process overseen by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The process involves safely removing radioactive materials, dismantling structures, and ensuring the site is environmentally sound before license termination. Two main...
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Flywheel Energy Storage Systems
"A review of flywheel energy storage systems: state of the art and opportunities" comprehensively examines flywheel energy storage systems (FESS), detailing their components (flywheel rotors, bearings, converters, and auxiliary systems), materials (composite and steel), and applications (utility,...
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Offshore Risk Engineering
This transcript details a speaker's experiences working in offshore oil production, contrasting safety and maintenance procedures with onshore practices. The speaker recounts a trip to an offshore oil platform, highlighting differences in safety protocols, equipment testing, and regulatory...
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PSM was the OG Performance Based Standard
The provided text excerpt outlines OSHA's Process Safety Management (PSM) standard, a performance-based approach to workplace safety. This standard emphasizes achieving specific safety outcomes, allowing companies to develop customized safety strategies tailored to their unique operations.…
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Using AI to Interpret Dissolved Gas Analysis Reports
The provided text discusses the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Dissolved Gas Analysis (DGA) for interpreting the health of power transformers. DGA, which involves analyzing gases dissolved in transformer oil, is traditionally interpreted by human experts using established…
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Beyond Code Compliance
The source, an article titled "Beyond Code Compliance: The Evolution of Risk Engineering," argues that focusing solely on code compliance in industrial risk management is inadequate and can even increase risks. The author, a Director of Energy Risk Engineering, highlights the difference between a...
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What is Risk?
The subjective nature of risk and how individuals perceive it differently based on factors like control, experience, and personal circumstances. The video emphasizes that risk is not simply objective and quantifiable but is influenced by personal biases, societal influences, and the media's...
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Transformer Risk Management
Focuses specifically on power transformers, emphasizing the risks associated with their failures and the importance of preventative maintenance, including dissolved gas analysis (DGA) and online monitoring. It also discusses the effectiveness of deluge systems in protecting surrounding equipment...
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Deadlegs in Chemical Processing Plants
This document from a refinery and chemical processing plant details the risks associated with deadlegs, sections of piping where fluids become stagnant. The document explains how deadlegs can pose health, environmental, operational, and fire/explosion hazards, as stagnant fluids can accumulate...
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Asset Integrity Management for Risk Engineers
This document provides a comprehensive asset integrity management program for transmission transformers in a large metropolitan area. The program emphasizes the importance of regular maintenance, thorough documentation of operating history, and advanced diagnostics. It also stresses the need to...
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Power Generation Risk and Insurance
This excerpt focuses on the risks and insurance considerations for power generation facilities. It covers various aspects of power generation, including the types of energy conversion, components of combustion turbines, and common risks related to air inlets, compressors, combustors, turbines,...
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How Risk Engineers can use Artificial Intelligence
Using AI in risk engineering. John demonstrates how AI applications, such as ChatGPT and Notebook LM, can be used to analyze various data, such as process flow diagrams, insurance policies, and engineering reports, to identify potential risks and provide solutions. He also explains how AI can be...
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Learning API from AI
The provided text discusses API standards relevant to the refinery industry. The source focuses on damage mechanisms in equipment, process safety management, fire protection, and natural hazards. The text highlights the importance of following API standards to ensure the safety, reliability, and...
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PSM Failure at a Gas Processing Plant
The YouTube video, "PSM Failure at a Cryogenic Gas Processing Plant," features a speaker who recounts a major explosion and fire that occurred at a West Virginia gas processing facility. He outlines several red flags that were missed by the plant management, including a lack of comprehensive PSM...
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Generator Risks Understood
This video from the YouTube channel "Energy Risk Engineering Lessons" focuses on the risks associated with power generators, specifically large industrial generators used in refineries and petrochemical facilities. The video discusses various failure mechanisms that can occur in these generators,...
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Storing Power Transformers
This excerpt provides comprehensive guidance on the safety and security considerations for housing a large power transformer, exceeding basic building codes. It covers various aspects, including building location, fire protection, security features, environmental controls, structural...
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Integrity Operating Windows 101
This document outlines a comprehensive program for implementing an Integrity Operating Window (IOW) at a refinery, focusing on ensuring safe and reliable operations. The IOW program involves establishing operating limits for critical parameters, monitoring these parameters, and developing...
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Process Heater Maintenance and Refurbishment
This document provides a comprehensive guide for implementing a process heater maintenance and refurbishment program at a southern refinery. It outlines detailed schedules for preventive maintenance, condition monitoring, annual turnarounds, and climate-specific considerations. The guide also...
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NFPA-25 Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems
NFPA 25 is a standard that sets minimum requirements for the periodic inspection, testing, and maintenance of water-based fire protection systems. The standard covers a wide range of systems, including sprinkler systems, standpipe and hose systems, fire pumps, water storage tanks, water spray…
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Fire Department Liaisons in Power and Chemical Plants
The source discusses the benefits of having fire department liaisons in energy facilities. Liaisons, trained in both fire safety and energy facility operations, can help bridge the gap between external responders and the unique challenges present in a petrochemical or power plant environment. The...
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Jurisdictional Objects 101
This video from the YouTube channel "Energy Risk Engineering Lessons" provides a comprehensive guide to jurisdictional objects, which are regulated equipment like boilers and pressure vessels that require inspections to ensure safety. The video explores the history of jurisdictional inspections,...
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Hydrogen Manufacturing Risk Management
From the video from the YouTube channel "Energy Risk Engineering Lessons" discusses the dangers of hydrogen manufacturing and explains how to properly manage the risks associated with it. The video focuses on the NFPA 2 standard and the importance of having a fire department liaison to ensure the...
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What Risk Engineers look for in Chemical and Power Plants
This is from a YouTube video from the channel "Energy Risk Engineering Lessons" that focuses on the role of risk engineers in assessing chemical and power plants. The speaker explains the process of identifying hazards, including fire risks, mechanical breakdowns, and environmental exposures, and...
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Fire Brigade Drills in Nuclear Plants
This excerpt from the blog Energy Risk Engineering Insights discusses the importance of conducting fire brigade drills in nuclear power plants. The author, John Munno, outlines the key elements of these drills, focusing on meeting the standards set by Nuclear Electric Insurance Limited (NEIL).…
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HTHA - High Temperature Hydrogen Attack
High Temperature Hydrogen Attack (HTHA) is a degradation mechanism that affects steels exposed to hydrogen at high temperatures and pressures, leading to cracking and failure, particularly in welds and stressed areas. HTHA occurs when hydrogen atoms react with carbon in the steel, forming methane...
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Fire Main Leak Management
Briefing Doc: Underground Fire Main Leak Management Source: "Underground Fire Main Leak 'Management'" by John Munno, Energy Risk Engineering Insights (January 9, 2024) Main Themes: Proactive Leak Detection: The article emphasizes the importance of proactively identifying and managing leaks in...
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Where we discuss all topics related to all energy sources and their risks. These discussions are built with AI and my Intelligence. They are fantastic ways to consume large amounts of information. Dig in!
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John Munno - Risk Engineer, Golfer, Cancer Survivor.
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