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,...
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Acronyms & Terms Glossary
Probability of Failure on Demand (PFD)
The probability that a system will fail to perform a specified function on demand (i.e., when challenged or needed). Independent Protection Layers (IPLs) are assigned a PFD based on industry or site-specific data.
Refer to Safety Integrity Level (SIL) Calculations and Risk Reduction Factor definition.
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