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Environment & Safety

HP Automation Safety: Periodic testing – theory versus reality

exida LLC: Goble, W.

One of the fundamental concepts in new functional safety design standards is use of the safety life cycle. This is a design process where risks are evaluated, risk reduction targets are..

HP Automation Safety: One size does not fit all!

exida LLC: Marsza, E. M.

When selecting safety integrity levels (SILs) many engineers like to take a one size fits all approach. This is very common when selecting SILs for fired heaters. Many times I've heard,..

Improve catalyst removal methods

Stratus Engineering, Inc.: Schneider, D. F.

In this case history, efforts to minimize the hazard caused more problems and increased the risks to the task

Apply mechanical reliability principles to turbomachinery design

Saudi Aramco, Uthmaniyah Gas Plant: Al Khowaiter, A. O>.

Use these guidelines to improve availability

Flow-induced noise and vibration in turbocompressors and piping systems

Southwest Research Institute: Jungbauer, D. E.

Identify, diagnose and solve related problems

HP Automation Safety: Safety-certified equipment, so what?

exida LLC: Goble, W.

I had a hallway discussion at a recent safety standards committee meeting about how to implement the safety life cycle. One of the fundamental concepts in the safety life cycle is risk-..

Apply mechanical reliability principles to turbomachinery design

Use these guidelines to improve availability

What are process safety management audits telling operators?

It has been eight years since CFR 1910.119 was passed. Are companies really reaping the full benefits from safety audits and management programs?

Improve safety systems with redundant networks

This method provides reliable, fail-to-safe operation

Material selection and corrosion control

Employ the right expertise in all project phases