Electrical and Instrumentation Design Connecting to the Process aeSolutions provides CAD and engineering services for instrumentation, field devices, and electrical equipment including layout, installation, wiring, junction boxes, and cable runs. • Instrument data sheets • Installation details and connection diagrams • Junction box layout and interconnections • Location and arrangement drawings • Loop sheets and field wiring • Intrinsic safety analysis and barriers • Field bus and device wiring • Cabling, conduit, tray routing and fill • Grounding and shielding • Conductor sizing, voltage drop calculations • Lighting, power plans, panel schedules • Single-line diagrams, motor elementaries, MCC views • Demolition drawings Automation Services Previous Next

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Alarm Priority A relative importance assigned to each alarm indicating the urgency of response, typically using an allowable response time and consequence severity. aeSolutions can supply expertise at all stages of alarm management including consulting, training, and facilitating rationalization teams, followed by full design and implementation services. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Management of Change (MOC) A system to identify, review, and approve all modifications to equipment, procedures, raw materials, and processing conditions other than replacement-in-kind, prior to implementation. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Double Jeopardy Simultaneous occurrence of two or more independent, revealed (overt) failures in a system. Double jeopardy is considered during Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) conducted by aeSolutions' trained facilitators. PHAs help companies identify hazard scenarios that could lead to a release of highly hazardous chemicals that can cause negative impact on people, the environment, and property. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) A systematic review to identify and evaluate the potential fire, flash fire, or explosion hazards associated with the presence of one or more combustible particulate solids in a process or facility. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Process Automation A system composed of sensors, logic solvers, final elements, and support systems (e.g., utilities, interfaces, and communications). The aeSolutions automation engineering team can design, construct, and implement automation systems. It starts with defining the automation requirements in the Front End Loading (FEL) stages of projects, as we all understand that the greatest influence over project success or failure comes from the earliest stages of conceptual design, long before the actual programming effort ever begins.​ Our systems group is comprehensive in its capability to provide transmitter-to-value engineering. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Hardware Design Specifications Developing Hardware Details aeSolutions works with clients to establish specific project standards for the detailed hardware design of the system and field I/O. • Input / Output database and signal types • Control system cabinet layout practices • Controller, I/O, and interface modules • HMI operator interface equipment • Control networks, switches, fiber optics, and cabling • Marshalling cabinets and interposing relays • Servers and clients • Engineering workstations • Purging, temperature, smoke and fire detection Automation Services Previous Next

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Functional Safety Assessments (FSA) Functional Safety Assessments (FSA) are a part of the safety lifecycle of a process that ensures the system meets the specified level of safety, typically performed by a senior engineer. The goal of an FSA is to determine how confident you are that our functional safety system will consistently achieve the risk reduction that's required. Performing an FSA is a mandatory requirement of many international standards that govern functional safety. An FSA is carried out in five (5) stages throughout the SIS lifecycle: - Stage 1: After the hazard and risk assessment has been carried out, the required protection layers have been identified and the safety requirement specification has been developed. - Stage 2: After the safety instrumented system has been designed. - Stage 3: After the installation, pre-commissioning and final validation of the safety instrumented system has been completed and operation and maintenance procedures have been developed. - Stage 4: After gaining experience in operating and maintenance. - Stage 5: After modification and prior to decommissioning of a safety instrumented system. aeSolutions’ experienced professionals can help you decide when conducting each FSA stage is appropriate for your facility, and then can help you plan and execute it. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Calibration Curve A calibration curve is a graph of the relationship between instrument readings and true values, used to adjust instruments such that the readings are closer to the true values. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions IPL Verification A process to examine the key elements that qualifies a safeguard as an IPL: Independence, Dependability, Specificity, Auditability, Security, and Field Verification. Our Services Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS The strategies and insights gained from overcoming these challenges offered valuable lessons for future similar projects.The ability to asse Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector Several years ago, aeSolutions started our fired equipment business. This business is focused on safeguarding burners and furnaces,... aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform - Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This

Simplified, Cost-Effective, and Consistent Acidic Compound Detection New acid detector placement philosophy led to reduced maintenance , lowered costs, a reduced the likelihood of confusion during leaks, and helped create a uniform response strategy. Challenge The client has to contend with detecting a multitude of toxic acidic vapors in order to keep their people safe. Initially, their plan involved using 5 to 6 individual toxic gas detectors in each area to detect these acidic vapors separately in each room. This approach would have led to a high number of detectors, increased maintenance, more I/O (input/output) to contend with, and elevated costs for replacing sensor elements. Additionally, the use of multiple detectors could result in confusion if there was a leak, as all the detectors would respond, making it impossible to pinpoint the specific acidic vapor released. Solution Upon closer review, it was realized that the client did not need to differentiate between the specific acidic vapors The single detector would tell them they had an acid leak, no matter which one. When a detector was triggered, the action was the same, evacuate to a safe area. A more efficient solution was devised by using a single acidic vapor detector in each room instead of multiple individual detectors. This philosophy reduced the number of detectors from 5 to 1 in each room, leading to an 80% reduction in the total number of detectors across the entire facility. Results By implementing the revised gas detection philosophy, the client achieved significant benefits. They collected a comprehensive list of all the chemicals of concern and determined the levels at which they wanted to detect these vapors. This allowed them to model the vapor releases and strategically position the gas detectors in a 3D model for optimal coverage. The client no longer needed to be specific as to the type of acidic vapor being detected, focusing solely on the detection of acidic vapors in general. Furthermore, it reduced possible confusion, ensuring the safety of individuals on the premises by enabling timely evacuation in case of any acid leak, regardless of the specific acidic vapor involved. The new approach resulted in simplified maintenance, cost reduction, decreased risk of confusion in case of a leak, and established a consistent action plan for evacuation. See how we can help you with a similar detector placement project. Keywords: formic acid, hydrocoloric acid, detection, detector, evactuation, acid vapor, acidic compounds, gas detection Take a look at our Success Stories page for more ways aeSolutions has helped our clients. Previous Story Next Story

Improving industry by guiding our clients to increasingly resilient operations and safer communities. How We Can Help Our Story Engineering Company Integrating Process Safety, Automation & Fired Equipment Success Stories +25 Years Strong +40 Certified Experts +2000 Clients Served +600 Projects per Year Our Services Alarm Management Machinery Safety Migrations and Upgrades Process Safety Fired Equipment Project Management Combustible & Toxic Gas SIS Engineering Feature Stories Case Study in Navigating Tight Schedules and Supply Chain Challenges in SI and BMS Evolution of Fired Equipment Protective Systems in the Chemical Sector aeSolutions to Bring New FM-Approved FGS Product, the FGS 5000, to Market in Summer of 2024 Decoding SIS: Are You Doing What’s Necessary to Prevent Disasters? aeSolutions to Present at AIChE 2024 Spring Meeting and 20th Global Congress on Process Safety Mitigating Project Risks through Front-End Loading for Control System Migrations Client Success Built With Trusted Expertise aeSolutions is an engineering consulting and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services. We specialize in helping industrial clients achieve their site’s risk management and operational excellence goals. Process Safety As a supplier of complete process safety management (PSM) solutions, we pride ourselves on providing engineers from industry with design, maintenance, operating, and process safety backgrounds. Our specialists understand how plants operate because they have actually worked in covered processes and facilities. Alarm Managem ent Our clients recognize the relationship between the process safety performance of their facilities and the implementation of effective alarm management techniques and alarm philosophy. Our alarm management services help clients improve the performance of their alarm systems and increase the situational awareness of their operators. Machinery Safety Clients who operate and maintain machinery and robotics list safety is a top priority. We help manufacturing facilities achieve safe machine operation through risk assessments, application of the hierarchy of control, and sensible safeguard design. Our scalable programs address client’s specific needs and the machinery lifecycle to provide tailored solutions aligned with international and United States’ standards. DCS/PLC Migrations and Upgrades aeSolutions can provide the system integration methodology, technical services, and resources to accomplish the objectives of your automation project. We work with you from project inception to final commissioning through a proven project delivery model integrating diverse hardware, software, and services from multiple vendors and stakeholders into a unified, integrated system. Safety Instrumen ted Systems aeSolutions has a unique process to design and implement ISA84/IEC 61511-compliant safety instrumented systems (SIS). We integrate our knowledge and experience in PHA/LOPA along with control system hardware and field instrumentation to ensure that Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) are clearly defined. We define, design, and document the safety functions to meet your safety and online reliability requirements for 61511 and regulatory compliance. Fired Equipment From up-front engineering to end-user compliance testing, aeSolutions has helped clients create and maintain safe, efficient fired equipment and associated processes. With our extensive engineering knowledge of the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) and other regulations, aeSolutions is uniquely qualified to advise on virtually all combustion-related codes and other hazard assessments. Combustible & Toxic Gas The aeSolutions Fire and Combustible & Toxic Gas Detection team deliver a unique blend of experience in philosophy, technology selection, and geographic/scenario-based modeling. Beginning with a Gas Detection Philosophy development or review and update, we design a system that is fit for purpose, cost-effective, and has a defined basis that can be updated as the plant evolves.