Hazards and Operability analysis (HAZOP) is a “guide word examination” in which a multi-discipline team systematically searches for deviations from the design intent. To facilitate the examination, the system is divided into Nodes, in such a way that the design intent for each Node can be adequately defined. Nodes are placed on the primary flow stream. B&I uses The International Standards Organization methodology ISO 61882 hazard and operability studies (HAZOP studies) – Application guide to identify credible process deviations arising from: