Assessing gas turbine safety and efficiency: A comprehensive analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL methodologies

Ahcène Akni; Manel Bidi

doi:10.30521/jes.1809832

Assessing gas turbine safety and efficiency: A comprehensive analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL methodologies

Abstract

This work has been conducted at the Roude Nouss gas compression station with the aim of managing the risks associated with the “PGT25 gas turbine” section, assessing the Safety Integrity Level (SIL), and optimizing the safety and performance of the facilities. The findings of the simulation prove that a risk reduction factor of 32 has been achieved for scenario 1 through the implementation of a Safety Instrumented System at SIL2 level, which reduces the frequency of undesired events to 9.86×10⁻⁸ per year. Regarding scenario 2, a risk reduction factor of 100 requires the establishment of a safety barrier of the IPL type, resulting in a reduced event frequency of 9.98×10⁻¹⁰ per year. On the one hand, scenario 3 reveals a risk reduction factor of 32, thereby justifying the adoption of a Safety Instrumented System at SIL2 level, with a reduced event frequency of 9.85×10⁻⁷ per year. The simulation conducted by using the ALOHA software highlights the risks associated with an accidental release by illustrating the potential extent of environmental impacts and threats to human safety.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Materials Engineering (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Ahcène Akni ^*
0000-0002-3180-4218
Algeria

Manel Bidi
0009-0005-2969-9198
Algeria

Early Pub Date

April 14, 2026

Publication Date

June 24, 2026

Submission Date

October 24, 2025

Acceptance Date

March 12, 2026

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Year 2026 Volume: 10 Number: 2

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https://doi.org/10.30521/jes.1809832

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APA

Akni, A., & Bidi, M. (2026). Assessing gas turbine safety and efficiency: A comprehensive analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL methodologies. Journal of Energy Systems, 10(2), 62-79. https://doi.org/10.30521/jes.1809832

AMA

1.Akni A, Bidi M. Assessing gas turbine safety and efficiency: A comprehensive analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL methodologies. Journal of Energy Systems. 2026;10(2):62-79. doi:10.30521/jes.1809832

Chicago

Akni, Ahcène, and Manel Bidi. 2026. “Assessing Gas Turbine Safety and Efficiency: A Comprehensive Analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL Methodologies”. Journal of Energy Systems 10 (2): 62-79. https://doi.org/10.30521/jes.1809832.

EndNote

Akni A, Bidi M (June 1, 2026) Assessing gas turbine safety and efficiency: A comprehensive analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL methodologies. Journal of Energy Systems 10 2 62–79.

IEEE

[1]A. Akni and M. Bidi, “Assessing gas turbine safety and efficiency: A comprehensive analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL methodologies”, Journal of Energy Systems, vol. 10, no. 2, pp. 62–79, June 2026, doi: 10.30521/jes.1809832.

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Akni, Ahcène - Bidi, Manel. “Assessing Gas Turbine Safety and Efficiency: A Comprehensive Analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL Methodologies”. Journal of Energy Systems 10/2 (June 1, 2026): 62-79. https://doi.org/10.30521/jes.1809832.

JAMA

1.Akni A, Bidi M. Assessing gas turbine safety and efficiency: A comprehensive analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL methodologies. Journal of Energy Systems. 2026;10:62–79.

MLA

Akni, Ahcène, and Manel Bidi. “Assessing Gas Turbine Safety and Efficiency: A Comprehensive Analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL Methodologies”. Journal of Energy Systems, vol. 10, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 62-79, doi:10.30521/jes.1809832.

Vancouver

1.Ahcène Akni, Manel Bidi. Assessing gas turbine safety and efficiency: A comprehensive analysis of HAZOP, LOPA, and SIL methodologies. Journal of Energy Systems. 2026 Jun. 1;10(2):62-79. doi:10.30521/jes.1809832