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Linking PSM, NFPA, and ISA/IEC 61511 for Fired Equipment: The Wynnewood Refining Co. Case

OSHA contended that the boiler was interconnected to a covered process through the refinery fuel gas system and steam header. The 10th Circu

Identifying Required Safety Instrumented Functions for HIGH-TECH & SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING

This paper will discuss the issues, decisions, and challenges encountered when attempting to initially apply the concepts of the Safety Life

How Taking Credit for Planned and Unplanned Shutdowns Can Help You Achieve Your SIL Targets

Achieving Safety Integrity Level (SIL) targets can be difficult when proof test intervals approach turnaround intervals of five years or mor

SIL ratings and certification for fire & gas system hardware; Is industry barking up the wrong

A chain is only as strong as its weakest link. Detector coverage (will the right number of detectors actually see the release) and...