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aeSolutions conceptual and preliminary engineering services support moving industrial manufacturing facilities from Risk to Resilience by defining scope, system concepts, and project direction. Conceptual & Preliminary Engineering Service Click Here to Chat With Our Conceptual & Preliminary Engineering Experts Establishing a Clear, Defensible Path Forward for Automation and Control System Projects aeSolutions provides Conceptual and Preliminary Engineering services to help organizations define a clear, structured approach to automation and control system safety projects. Early project phases are critical for aligning scope, identifying risks, and setting the foundation for successful execution. With a well-defined conceptual plan, facilities eliminate the risk of scope gaps, unclear requirements, and project uncertainty. aeSolutions works with clients to develop practical, well-documented engineering strategies that support informed decision-making and align with project objectives, operational needs, and safety expectations. Our Conceptual and Preliminary Engineering services include: Development of project scope definitions and preliminary system concepts Identification of key risks, constraints, and project considerations High-level architecture development for control and automation systems Preliminary input to system selection, design approach, and execution strategy Alignment of project objectives with operational and safety requirements Coordination with stakeholders to define expectations and priorities Establishment of a clear basis for subsequent detailed engineering phases Documentation to support project planning, budgeting, and decision-making aeSolutions works closely with your engineering, operations, and project teams to establish a strong foundation for automation and control system initiatives. Whether supporting new projects or early-stage evaluations, our conceptual and preliminary engineering expertise helps reduce uncertainty, improve alignment, and support a more predictable and resilient path from project definition through execution. — DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT — Evidence-Backed Results — Trusted By Industry Leaders — Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Learn More About aeSolutions — Let's Discuss Your Conceptual and Preliminary Engineering Needs —

aeSolutions is a total process automation provider with extensive experience in turnkey solutions. We've earned aeSolutions was the first company in the Americas to earn Siemens’ PCS 7 Safety Specialist certification. ​aeSolutions' President, Ken O’Malley, holds a position on Siemens’ User Advisory Boar Siemens Solution Partner - aeSolutions aeSolutions is a process automation engineering company with extensive experience in delivering turnkey automation solutions and is a leading provider of critical systems such as Safety Instrumented Systems, Fire and Gas Systems, and Combustion Control and Safeguarding Systems in the country. The company maintains a team of experienced Professional Engineers and Certified Functional Safety Experts (CFSE). aeSolutions joined Siemens Solution Partner Program in 1999 and has earned the Solution Partner Specialist designation after achieving technical and commercial milestones associated with year-over-year quality performance delivering solutions in both brownfield migrations and greenfield expansions for over two decades. We're proud to have been the first company in the Americas to earn Siemens’ PCS 7 Safety Specialist certification. Siemens.com Partner Detail Page aeSolutions' President, Ken O’Malley , holds a position on Siemens’ User Advisory Board as well as Siemens’ national Solution Partner Council. Service Portfolio: Consulting for process safety and automation conceptual design Automation of process manufacturing facilities Training on PSM and process automation and safety systems Integration, Engineering, and Commissioning of DCS, SIS, BMS and fire & gas systems FM and UL certified panel fabrication shop Migrations & upgrades of automation & safety systems aeSolutions: Certificates: Solution Partner Process Control System SIMATIC PCS 7 Advanced Factory Automation PCS 7 Safety Specialist Systems Intergration - Automation Services Combustion - Burner Management Systems aeSolutions & Siemens Media aeSolutions is the First in Americas to earn S iemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Safety Specialist Certifications “As customers require PCS 7 safety instrumented systems, we can recommend aeSolutions, our certified Process Safety Specialist Solution Partner, knowing that they have the engineering and quality practices to execute the project right the first time using best practices,” says Rich Chmielewski, Siemens USA PCS 7 Solution Partner Program Manager. Learn More Using the cloud to secure the cloud https://www.controlglobal.com Best practices for gas detection system design https://www.controlglobal.com aeSolutions is First in the Americas to Earn Siemens SIMATIC PCS 7 Safety Specialist Certification https://www.automationworld.com aeSolutions & Siemens Case Studies Ammonia isolation and mitigation safety system based on FGS 1400 MK II platform. Uses S7-400 safety controllers and S7-300 safety IO. Ammonia suppression safety system that is NRTL approved for toxic gas. FGS 1400 MK II product provides leak detection, occupant notification, equipment isolation, and hazard suppression capability for a pressurized ammonia storage facility. View Details aeSolutions applies our expertise to help you produce Hydrogen safely. Expertise is required to produce hydrogen safely especially indoors with electrolyzers. You are working with a dangerous chemical and with modeling of the gas, especially indoors, you can properly place the detectors. Fire and Gas, Safety Shutdown systems as well as overall process automation best practices, are critical to safely product hydrogen. View Details Optimizing Integration of Life-Saving Gas Detection Systems for the Pharmaceutical Industry Leverage the expertise of Solution Partner aeSolutions to provide plants with turnkey gas detection systems including all control system components, detectors and computational fluid dynamics modeling. Benefits can include: •Ensures OSHA compliance to reduce risk of overexposure, fire or explosion •Simplified integration of gas detection systems into plants •Minimized footprint due to modern I/O technology View Details Siemens PCS7 Implemented as SI-BMS for Utility Boilers at Chemical Plant Designed, fabricated, configured, tested and performed start-up services for seven burner management systems (BMS) on seven coal and gas fired process boilers for a chemical manufacturing plant. View Details Fire & Gas Safety System using SIMATIC S7-400F provides highly scalable flexibility for industrial Fire and Gas applications. FM approved Fire and Gas safety system based on S7-400 safety controllers and ET200MF safety IO. System provides detection, notification, suppression, and process ESD shutdowns. System also has FM approved power supply system capable of supplying OSHA and NFPA 72 power requirements. View Details Meeting Customer Demand by Doubling Production PCS 7 Simatic Batch and PCS 7 Failsafe were used to automate a new reactor and associated equipment to double production View Details Safety Shutdown and BMS needs met with Compliant System Refineries burner management and safety shutdown needs are met with rack-to-rack redundant PCS 7 Failsafe System and Safety Matrix. View Details Siemens PCS 7 TIA Success: Instrumentation and Motor Control Centers as a Modular and Scalable Solution The SEFA Group plant gives a local supply of a premium recycled product available for sustainable construction. Siemens PCS 7 was successfully integrated using TIA with all instrumentation and motor control centers to aid in elimination of up to 400,000 tons of fly ash per year transported to landfills. This also improved reliability with PCS7 tools View Details www.usa.siemens.com/process

aeSolutions detail design services support moving industrial manufacturing facilities from Risk to Resilience by developing complete control system design documentation. Detail Design Services Click Here to Chat With Our Detail Design Experts Translating Project Concepts Into Complete, Executable Control System Designs aeSolutions provides Detail Design services to develop the comprehensive engineering deliverables required to move automation and control system projects into execution. Building on conceptual and preliminary engineering, this phase defines the specific configurations, documentation, and design details needed for implementation. With a well-developed design documentation, projects avoid inconsistencies, rework, and delays during later stages. aeSolutions works with clients to produce clear, complete design packages that support accurate implementation, effective coordination, and reliable system performance. Our Detail Design services include: Development of detailed control system design documentation Creation of system architecture drawings and network layouts Specification of control system components and configurations Coordination of system interfaces and integration requirements Preparation of documentation to support implementation and commissioning Alignment of design deliverables with project scope and requirements aeSolutions works closely with your engineering, operations, and project teams to ensure design deliverables are clear, consistent, and ready for execution. Whether supporting new installations or system upgrades, our detail design expertise helps reduce uncertainty, improve coordination, and supports a successful and resilient project delivery. — DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT — Evidence-Backed Results — Trusted By Industry Leaders — Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Learn More About aeSolutions — Let's Discuss Your Detail Design Needs —

Ensure safe overpressure protection with aeSolutions’ pressure relief studies. Our expert analyses validate system design, identify gaps, and help facilities meet code requirements and reduce risk. Pressure Relief Study Services Click Here to Chat With Our Pressure Relief Study Experts Reliable Overpressure Protection for Safe, Compliant, and Resilient Operations aeSolutions provides comprehensive pressure relief studies to help industrial manufacturing facilities evaluate and validate pressure relief systems that protect equipment and personnel from overpressure scenarios. Our structured engineering approach ensures relief systems are properly sized, documented, and aligned with applicable industry standards. Effective pressure relief protection is critical to maintaining safe operations and meeting regulatory expectations under Process Safety Management (PSM). aeSolutions works with your facility's engineering and operations teams to identify credible overpressure scenarios, verify relief device capacity, and ensure relief systems perform as intended during abnormal operating conditions. Our pressure relief study services include: Relief device sizing and capacity verification Overpressure scenario identification and evaluation Relief system documentation API and industry standard compliance support Flare and relief system network evaluation Process data collection and model development Existing relief system gap assessments Relief system recommendations and implementation support With aeSolutions’ pressure relief study expertise, organizations can strengthen overpressure protection, support regulatory compliance, and ensure relief systems are designed to protect critical process equipment and maintain safe plant operations. — DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT — Evidence-Backed Results — Trusted By Industry Leaders — Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Learn More About aeSolutions — Let's Discuss Your Pressure Relief Study Needs —

Our professional staff ranges from recent college graduates to professional engineers with our more experienced professionals mentoring our newer staff. Many members of our team are industry leaders, serving in leadership positions on key industry committees. Our principals and employees have active The Leadership Team Warren Johnson Managing Director Roland Stock Managing Director Sarah Manelick Director of Sales & Marketing Ben Krisher Director of People Enablement Ashley Bull Director of Project Delivery Carolyn Bott Process Safety Group Manager Keith Brumbaugh Functional Safety Group Manager Jessica Bennett Networking & Systems Integration Group Manager Ken O'Malley Founder & President Joel Read Chief Financial Officer Our professional staff ranges from recent college graduates to professional engineers with our more experienced professionals mentoring our newer staff. Many members of our team are industry leaders, serving in leadership positions on key industry committees. Our employees actively participate in the development of industry codes and standard practices for engineering and implementation of control and safety-related system solutions. Our clients trust the aeSolutions team to deliver consulting and engineering expertise for smarter, more resilient industrial operations and safer communities.

aeSolutions offers performance-based process safety engineering, fired equipment, and automation solutions with proven processes that ensure consistent project execution, while helping customers optimize safety, quality and production. We are committed to providing engineering services that Our Story Over 25 years ago, the founders of aeSolutions had a vision of doing great things in a very different way with a very different approach. That vision lives on today, to create a highly talented and engaged team passionately driven to solve the very real and very difficult challenges our industrial clients face. We are so proud of the progress we’ve made towards that vision. Over the course of time, we have steadily built a team that organizations depend on to view their problems holistically and create long-term sustainable and resilient solutions. Every day, we work on problems that matter to industrial asset owners and to their local communities. These are complex problems that are only overcome by having a great team. Today, aeSolutions is where every stakeholder is supported to pursue their full potential. All leaders recognize that creating anything meaningful and lasting requires an empowered team of informed, engaged individuals. As we advance in the years ahead, we are committed to the long-term growth and development of our employees. If we empower our employees with more information and the education to understand and apply that information and if we do this consistently, we will be successful by every measure. Locations Leadership Careers Partners Success Stories Social Responsibility Realizing employee potential through the achievement of client success About Us Redirect Locations Mission & Vision What drives us What we are driving towards What we do How we succeed To support every stakeholder in the pursuit of their full potential Realizing employee potential through the achievement of client success To improve industry by guiding our clients to increasingly resilient operations and safer communities. We succeed in critical fields that others avoid by remaining authentic to our core values. Results-Driven: Success Demands Tangible Results – We strive for excellence in all we do. Inclusive: Value From All – We encourage, seek out, and leverage the diversity in knowledge and perspective of all stakeholders, knowing the team delivers greater value than any individual. Relentless: Unwavering Commitment – We drive forward with passion and purpose. Locations Greenville, South Carolina aeSolutions Corporate Headquarters 250 Commonwealth Drive, Suite 200 Greenville, SC 29615 PO Box 26566 Greenville, SC 29616 Phone: 864-676-0600 Panel Fabrication Shop 124 Woodruff Industrial Lane Greenville, SC 29607 Houston Office 757 N Eldridge Parkway, Suite 520 Houston, Texas 77079 Phone: 713-292-0000

Media Releases & Company News - aeSolutions is an Engineering Leader in Integrating Process Safety, Fired Equipment / Combustion and Automation Media Releases aeSolutions Recognized with 2026 CSIA Social Responsibility Award aeSolutions is proud to share that we were recognized with the 2026 Social Responsibility Award at the 2026 CSIA Awards, held during the Control System Integrators Association Conference in Baltimore, Maryland. aeSolutions Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Support Continued Client Success aeSolutions announces leadership promotions to drive client success and strengthen resilient, safer operations across industries. aeSolutions Announces New Executive Leadership Appointments and Corporate Growth Structure C-Level Appointments and New Business Units Will Enhance Company Client Services; Set Stage for Projected Growth aeSolutions to Participate in AIChE 2024 Center for Hydrogen Safety Americas Conference Presented by the Center for Hydrogen Safety. aeSolutions to Serve as 2024 Conference Bronze Sponsor. 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 aeSolutions to Present at AIChE 2024 Spring Meeting and 20th Global Congress on Process Safety Process Safety Group Manager Don Connolley to Serve as International Chair of the CCPS Conference at the 2024 GCPS Greenville, SC – March 12th, 2024 – aeSolutions, a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services, today announced that the company will be presenting and exhibiting at the AIChE 2024 Spring Meeting and 20th Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS). The conference will be hel About aeSolutions Media Releases Greenville, South Carolina, USA – In business since 1998, aeSolutions is a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services. They specialize in helping industrial clients achieve their risk management and operational excellence goals through expertise in process safety, combustion control and safeguarding, safety instrumented systems, control system design and integration, alarm management, and related operations and integrity management systems. All media inquires should be directed to info@aesolutions.com . The aeSolutions team often writes articles for industry publications. If you are interested in speaking to someone about that, Please Fill out a contact us form and someone will get back to you. A static high resolution image of the aeSolutions logo can be found at https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d7ed2a_d352b2e48f53412db23c9e8896ac7ca1~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_667,h_273,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/d7ed2a_d352b2e48f53412db23c9e8896ac7ca1~mv2.webp aeSolutions offers performance-based process safety engineering, industrial , and automation solutions with proven processes that ensure consistent project execution, while helping customers optimize safety, quality and production. We are committed to providing engineering services that enable our clients to sustainably own, operate, and maintain their process facilities. Following its original vision of providing Value-Driven Engineering, aeSolutions continues to anticipate and exceed the expectations of their customers, employees, and the market.

aeSolutions’ Combustion Controls services help improve fired equipment performance, fuel-air control, optimization, and BMS integration. Combustion Controls Solutions Click Here to Chat With Our Combustion Controls Experts Improving Combustion Control Performance, Reliability, and Operational Resilience Combustion control challenges can lead to unreliable startups, inconsistent performance, operational disruptions, and can quickly become an additional burden for engineering and operations teams. aeSolutions helps clients develop practical, structured combustion control solutions that align with operational requirements, fired equipment needs, and applicable project objectives. This approach supports stronger performance and helps move your facility from risk to resilience. Our Combustion Controls Solutions help industrial facilities manage burner firing rate, air/fuel ratio, and combustion control performance in response to load demand. These systems work in conjunction with burner management systems and play an important role in supporting predictable outcomes, efficient performance, and safer fired equipment operation. Our Combustion Controls Solutions services include: Development and implementation of combustion control system strategies Configuration of control logic for burner firing rate and load demand response Support for air/fuel ratio control and combustion system performance Integration of combustion controls with burner management systems Interface support for field sensors, analyzers, valves, and related equipment Application of fuel-saving optimization techniques where appropriate Evaluation of existing combustion control system performance and limitations Documentation to support operation, maintenance, and lifecycle management aeSolutions works closely with your engineering, operations, and project teams to develop combustion control solutions that are practical, reliable, and aligned with your facility’s fired equipment requirements. Whether supporting a new project, system upgrade, or existing combustion control challenge, our expertise helps improve operational consistency, reduce uncertainty, and support safer, smarter performance across your organization. — DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT — Evidence-Backed Results — Trusted By Industry Leaders — Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Learn More About aeSolutions — Let's Discuss Your Combustion Controls Needs —

Ensure the safety and efficiency of your hydrogen production facility with aeSolutions' expert hydrogen gas detection system design and implementation services. Our comprehensive solutions address the unique challenges of hydrogen's flammability and detection, providing robust protection for both personnel and assets. Hydrogen Risk Management & Hazard Mitigation Ensuring Safety in Hydrogen Production & Storage As the global demand for hydrogen as a clean fuel source continues to rise, the need for robust safety protocols in hydrogen production facilities becomes increasingly critical. The industry experts at aeSolutions specialize in hydrogen facility siting and risk management services, addressing the unique challenges posed by hydrogen's properties. We provide comprehensive solutions that include advanced hydrogen gas detection systems, dispersion modeling, and ventilation system evaluation. By leveraging our expertise, you can assure the safety and efficiency of your hydrogen production processes, minimizing risks and maximizing operational uptime. Ready to discuss your facility's hydrogen safety? Click Here aeSolutions Capabilities 2,000+ Clients Served Capital Projects Regulatory Compliance Consultation Code Gap Assessment Operational Improvement Debottlenecking Expansions Upgrades Process Safety Process Hazard Analysis (HAZID, PHA, LOPA, etc.) Facility Siting Dust Hazard Analysis Relief Device Sizing Electrical Area Classification PSM/RMP Auditing Mechanical Integrity Functional Safety SIF & IPL Assessment, Selection, & Scoping SIF Design & Calculations SRS Development Alarm Management Philosophy Alarm Rationalization System Performance Analysis Conditional Alarming Asset Integrity Alarming Program Auditing Automation & Control DCS/PLC Migration & Upgrades I/O Cut-Over Planning Instrument & Electrical Conceptual Design FRS Development Fired Equipment Burner Management System Design Fuel Gas & Combustion Control System & Panel Design Equipment Upgrades Fire & Combustible/Toxic Gas Detection Plume Dispersion Modeling Detector Coverage Modeling NFPA & FM Approved PLC Panel Platforms Control System Conceptual Design Critical System Definition Project Estimation Long-Lead Procurement Front End Engineering & Design Detailed Engineering Design Periodic Testing, Auditing, Procedures, Training Procurement Fabrication, Installation Commissioning, Startup Our Hydrogen Service Areas aeSolutions is at the forefront of providing comprehensive hydrogen facility siting and risk management services. Our expertise assures that new and existing hydrogen production facilities operate safely and efficiently, while addressing the unique challenges posed by hydrogen's properties. Our hydrogen services include: Hydrogen Safety and Risk Management Hydrogen is a highly flammable, explosive, and reactive element. This makes safety a paramount concern in its production, storage, and transportation. aeSolutions' is experienced in applying the rigorous safety protocols tailored to the unique properties of hydrogen. Our comprehensive risk management strategies encompass detection, prevention, and mitigation measures to safeguard your facilities and personnel as well as meeting regulatory and compliance requirements. Facility Siting and Layout Optimization The siting of hydrogen facilities is crucial to minimizing risks and assuring operational efficiency. aeSolutions employs advanced modeling techniques and industry best practices to determine optimal facility layouts. We consider factors such as hydrogen's buoyancy, reactivity, and dispersion characteristics to design safe and effective plant layouts. Hydrogen Consequence Modeling aeSolutions leverages advanced consequence modeling tools, such as Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), to simulate hydrogen releases, dispersion patterns, and potential explosion scenarios. These models support the optimal placement of detection systems and the development of robust emergency response plans, ensuring the highest levels of safety and reliability. Advanced Gas and Flame Detection Systems Early detection of hydrogen leaks and fires is vital for preventing accidents. aeSolutions utilizes state-of-the-art gas and flame detection technologies, including catalytic bead detectors, ultrasonic detectors, and infrared flame detectors. Our expertise in placing these detectors strategically assures compliant, quick, and reliable hazard identification, enabling timely intervention and mitigation. Comprehensive Mitigation Measures In addition to detection and ventilation, aeSolutions implements a range of additional safety measures. These include grounding and bonding of equipment and maintaining safe distances from ignition sources. aeSolutions is continuously enhancing our safety protocols to meet or exceed regulatory and compliance requirements in the hydrogen industry. Ventilation System Evaluation Effective ventilation is essential to prevent the accumulation of flammable hydrogen gas. Proper venting along building eaves, strategic placement of inlet and exhaust openings, and ensuring adequate ventilation rates are key components of our approach. Our team of experts is experienced in assessing your facility's ventilation to enhance safety and assure compliance with industry standards and best practices. Expertise in Hydrogen Hazard Mitigation Hydrogen, with its small molecular size, high reactivity, and broad flammability range, presents unique safety challenges. The aeSolutions team understands these complexities and offers tailored risk management strategies to mitigate potential hazards. We employ state-of-the-art detection technologies and rigorous safety protocols to identify and address leaks and other risks promptly. Additionally, aeSolutions specializes in the process hazard analysis (PHA) techniques required to analyze and address the unique hazards presented by hydrogen. Our solutions are designed to meet NFPA standards and are customized to fit the specific needs of your facility, assuring a safer working environment for your personnel and assets. Comprehensive Risk Management Solutions At aeSolutions, we are committed to providing comprehensive and compliant risk management solutions for hydrogen facilities. From the initial siting and design to the implementation of advanced detection and mitigation measures, we cover all aspects of hydrogen safety. Our case studies demonstrate our ability to design and install effective fire and gas detection systems, optimize detector placements, and develop robust ventilation systems. By partnering with aeSolutions, your facility gains access to industry-leading expertise and innovative safety solutions that protect your operations and drive your success in the hydrogen industry. Dispersion Modeling Hydrogen Case Studies & Whitepapers Detection & Mitigation of Hydrogen Releases - Whitepaper Strategic Integration of SIS, BMS, & PSM in a Boiler Fuel Conversion Project - Case Study Designing and Implementing a Fire & Gas Detection System for a Hydrogen Production Plant Ready to Discuss Your Hydrogen Safety Needs?

Control rooms, ergonomic multi-window stations Field panels, touch screen HMI Situational awareness Contextual data and trends Intuitive navigation Meaningful dynamics Single HMI for multiple control platforms and migrations Project specific HMI style guide Rockwell, Siemens PC7, Safety systems and critical controls, Triconex Human Machine Interfaces - SCADA Interacting with Intuitive Information aeSolutions designs and configures human machine interfaces for control and safety systems. HMI varieties range from DCS vendors' hefty client-server systems to small touch screens engineered with special purpose panels. To avoid incidents, an operator needs to quickly comprehend and react appropriately to changing conditions in the plant. Flashy graphics of the 1990's had too many distractions and made it hard to comprehend abnormal situations. Standards working groups like ASM, and ISA101-HMI are driving toward industry consensus. Control rooms, ergonomic multi-window stations Field panels, touch screen HMI Situational awareness Contextual data and trends Intuitive navigation Meaningful dynamics Single HMI for multiple control platforms and migrations Project specific HMI style guide Automation Services

aeSolutions Proof Test Procedures and Verification services support moving industrial manufacturing facilities from Risk to Resilience by ensuring SIF performance and IEC 61511 compliance. Proof Test Procedures & Verification Service Click Here to Chat With Our Proof Test Procedure & Verification Experts Ensuring Safety Instrumented Functions Perform as Intended Through Effective Testing and Validation aeSolutions provides Proof Test Procedure development and verification services to ensure Safety Instrumented Functions (SIFs) perform as required and continue to meet their intended Safety Integrity Level (SIL). Our structured, lifecycle-based approach aligns with IEC 61511 and focuses on developing practical, effective testing strategies that validate system performance and uncover hidden failures. Our Proof Testing & Verification Capabilities Include: Development of proof test procedures aligned with IEC 61511 requirements Identification of test coverage to detect dangerous undetected failures Verification of proof test intervals and alignment with SIF design assumptions Evaluation of instrumentation, logic solvers, and final elements performance through functional testing Documentation of step-by-step test procedures for field execution Review and optimization of existing proof test practices and intervals Support for test execution, results documentation, and performance tracking aeSolutions works closely with your engineering, operations, and maintenance teams to develop and validate proof test procedures that are practical, executable, and aligned with real-world operating conditions. Whether supporting new system commissioning or improving existing testing programs, our expertise helps ensure your safety systems remain compliant, effective, and aligned with your facility’s design assumptions. — DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT — Evidence-Backed Results — Trusted By Industry Leaders — Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Chemical Manufacturing Energy & Power Generation Hydrogen Production & Processing Battery Materials & Minerals Processing Ag Chem Utilities & Critical Infrastructure Specialty Chemicals & Advanced Materials Renewable Fuels & Bioenergy Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Manufacturing Petrochemicals & Hydrocarbon Processing Metals & Mining Processing Oil & Gas Production & Processing Learn More About aeSolutions — Let's Discuss Your Proof Test Procedures & Verification Needs —

There are many unique industry terms used with Process Safety, Automation, and Combustion. This ongoing glossary looks to define these in a quick and easy way. A B C D E F G H I J L M N O P Q R S T U V Z Industry Acronyms & Terms Glossary A Advanced Process Control (APC) Alarm Alarm Flood Alarm Management Alarm Philosophy Alarm Priority Alarm Rationalization Alarm Selection ANSI ISA-16511 (IEC 61511) ANSI ISA-18.2-2009 API 525 API 535 API 556 Arc Flash Hazard Area Classification As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP) As-Built Automated Valve Automatic Shutdown System Availability (Reliability Engineering) B Balanced Design Barrier Management Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS) Blowdown Breakdown Maintenance Burn-In Burner Management System (BMS) C Calibration Curve Cause & Effect (C&E) Cause of Failure Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) Central Utilities Plant (CUP) Certified Functional Safety Expert (CFSE) Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Combustion Control System (CCS) Common Cause Failure Common Mode Failure Compliance Auditing Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Conditional Modifier Consequence Modeling Control Hazard and Operability Study (CHAZOP) Control Panel Control Valve Covert Failure Critical Control Point (CCP) D De-energization (De)terminate Deflagration Detonation Deviation Dispersion Modeling Distributed Control System (DCS) Double Jeopardy Dust Hazard Analysis (DHA) Dynamic Simulation E Emergency Shutdown System (ESD) Emergency Response Planning Guideline (ERPG) Enabling Condition Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Event Tree Analysis (ETA) F Facility Siting Study Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) Fail Closed - Fail Open Failure Mode Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) Fault Tolerance Fault Tree Diagram Fire and Gas Mapping Fire and Gas Philosophy Flash Fire Frequency Front End Loading (FEL) Functional Safety Functional Safety Assessments (FSA) Functional Test G Gas Detection System Gas Reclamation H Hardware Fault Tolerance Hazard Hazard Identification (HAZID) HAZOP (Hazard and Operability) Analysis High Demand Mode Highly Hazardous Chemical (HHC) HIPPS System Hot Work Human Factors Human Machine Interface (HMI) Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) Hysteresis (dead band) I Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) Incident Independent Protection Layer (IPL) Industrial Automation Industrial Control Systems Inherently Safer Design (ISD) Initiating Event Interlock System Intrinsic Safety (IS) IPL Independence IPL Verification J Jet Fire L Latching Alarm Latent Failure Layers Of Protection Analysis (LOPA) Likelihood Low Demand Mode Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) Lower Flammability Limit (LFL) M Maintenance Override Switch (MOS) Management of Change (MOC) Maximum Credible Event (MCE) Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) Mitigation Measures N NFPA 85 NFPA 86 NFPA 87 Node Nuisance Alarm O Operational Readiness P Pigging Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) Probability Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD) Process Automation Process Control Loop Process Risk Management Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Proof Test PSM (Process Safety Management) Covered Process Q Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) R Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practice (RAGAGEP) Recommendation Redundancy Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) Risk Risk Reduction Factor (RRF) Root Cause S Safeguard Safety Controls, Alarms, and Interlocks (SCAI) Safety Critical Element (SCE) Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) Safety Instrumented System (SIS) Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Calculations Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Ratings Safety Lifecycle Safety Requirement Specification (SRS) Scenario Sequential Function Chart (SFC) Shutdown Shutdown Logic SIL Verification SIS Engineering Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) Software in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) Spurious Trips Start-Up Sequence Systematic Failure Systematic Failures Systems Integration Systems Theoretic Accident Model and Processes (STAMP) Systems Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA) T Trip Point Two-out-of-Three (2oo3) Voting U Upper Flammability Limit (UFL) V Valve Failure Mode Vapor Cloud Explosion (VCE) Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) Voting Logic Z Zero Energy State (ZES) A B C F H I L S P D E G J M N Q R O T U V Z