Question: You are process engineer in a unit that uses a small quantity of a chemical with TQ of 5 lbm . You find from the

You are process engineer in a unit that uses a small quantity of a chemical with TQ of 5 lbm. You find from the literature that the steel alloy of the tank storing the chemical is prone to develop pinhole leaks after 20 years of use. You estimate the leak rate, time to leak discovery, and drain time for the tank to determine a possible release of 50 lbm. The consequence is $150000 loss by explosion and possibly a fatality. What is the risk category, safety severity level, TMEF and risk level.

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