by Michael D. Scott, Founder, P.E. & Ken O’Malley, Founder, P.E.
ABSTRACT
A systematic database approach can be used to design, develop and test a Safety Instrumented System (SIS) using methodologies that are in compliance with the safety lifecycle management requirements specified in ANSI/ISA S84.01. This paper will demonstrate that through a database approach, the design deliverables and system configuration quality are improved and the implementation effort is reduced.
KEYWORDS
ANSI/ISA S84.01, Safety Instrumented Systems, Safety Instrumented Functions, Safety Integrity Levels, Safety Lifecycle
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