STAMP ( Systems Theoretic Accident Model and Processes ) is a relatively new accident causality model based on systems theory. It draws its main tenets from systems thinking that (1) accidents can happen even when there has been no failure, (2) that interactions between components of the system create emergent properties that can STPA (Systems Theoretic Process Analysis) or colloquially “Stuff That Prevents Accidents” is a powerful

senior project manager for consulting, engineering and integration firm aeSolutions, was featured in CONTROL magazine discussing his presentation covering the essential aspects of gas detection system design at and integration firm aeSolutions, in a presentation covering the essential aspects of gas detection system

This article, written by Shahid Saeed of aeSolutions and published in Engineered Systems News , explores Click here to read the full article in Engineered Systems News Understanding Conversion Drivers:  Recognizing for Boiler Fuel Conversion Projects: How to Maximize Efficiency and Strategic Alignment - Engineered Systems

By Chris Hickling A Fire & Gas System (FGS) philosophy provides a solid foundation for the design of an effective gas detection system, which in turn helps protect plant and personnel from gas releases Under-engineering a gas detection system has safety implications, while over-engineering has commercial Firstly, it's important to establish the scope of the FGS system. If the gas detection system has a performance-based design, the layout of the system is documented so

projects. aeSolutions defines the following tasks as being part of a typical Safety Instrumented System function list Develop sequence of operations Conceptual design specification Redline P&ID’s Develop system Develop approved instrument vendor list / Procure plan for SIS Develop SIL verification report Develop control panel location sketch Develop control philosophy specification Summary safety report Construction estimate - 20%) When total lifecycle costs were compared for two design options on a large Burner Management System

Brumbaugh, PE During a Safety Instrumented System (SIS) implementation project at a plant site new

Chemical Processing's "How They Made It Work" series that features our FGS 1300 Fire and Gas alarm controller pharmaceutical manufacturing facility's boiler house as a natural gas leak-detection and isolation system Read the full article here: How They Made It Work: aeSolutions' FGS 1300 Fire and Gas Alarm Controller

Normal gas operation controls such as turbine controls, panel boards, and valve interfaces such as the main gas header valves feeding the plant had to be migrated which included Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS), safety systems, Fire & Gas (F&G) systems, Halon fire suppressant circuits, and Emergency Shutdown The greatest challenge was migrating the hardwired emergency stop (E-stop) circuits to the new control panels that were needed for the programmable logic controller (PLC) and control systems as well as safety

should implement a structured approach like the PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle to assess process safety systems Continuous Improvement (CI) System : Utilizing continuous improvement methodologies, like Kaizen and Read the full article here: Enhancing Process Safety: Five Tips to Build a Better System (Powderbulksolids.com

There are two common applications for a High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS). many process facilities have expanded to the point where the original pressure relieving and flare system While such designs are allowed per current codes, the justification of such a system requires careful Without an adequately sized conventional relief system, the HIPPS represents the last line of defense If justified, we can work with you to develop the requirements specification and deliver a system that

Fire and gas systems are protecting an organization’s most valuable investments and assets, yet they have first-hand working knowledge of the codes and standards that govern these critical life safety systems This code also regulates requirements for mass notification systems used for a wide range of emergencies incidents, and even nuclear disasters. ⮚ OSHA 1910.164 – Standardizes regulations for fire alarm detection systems and OSHA 1910.165, which focuses on regulating employee alarm systems specifically.

Some older systems and instrumentation do not have the technology for diagnostics and therefore have production and revenue in the event of mechanical issues with a piece of antiquated operating equipment, systems and resilience to assure a long lifespan, aligning with regulatory codes, and adaptability to future system replacement parts sourced outside of the normal supply chain from the manufacturer to adapt to the existing system the status of aging equipment components, and proactive replacement measures can be taken to create a system