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Achieving High SIL Ratings with Partial Stroke Testing of Valves

Operating companies can substantially increase their SIL (safety integrity level) loop rating if they adopt a rigorous maintenance and testing program on their valves.

Published April 11, 2014 under Functional Safety Engineering

Partial Stroke Testing of Emergency Shutdown Valves

Processing plants contain many valves that perform safety functions that we hope need never be used in earnest. Such use means that something has gone wrong and at least one plant system has to be shut down disrupting operations.

Published April 11, 2014 under Functional Safety Engineering

Safety Management Minimizes Process Incidents

Given that this column is entitled "Process Safety", it is wise to reacquaint ourselves with a broad definition of this term.

Published April 11, 2014 under Institute of Hazard Prevention

The Implications of EUB Guide 60

The Alberta Energy and Utilities Board established targets for the reduction of flaring solution gas, from the 1996 baseline, in Guide 60, published June 1999. These targets came from recommendations made by the Clean Air Strategic Alliance in June 1998.

Published April 11, 2014 under Risk Consulting Services

The BP Texas City Incident

It is human nature to let our guard down when, during the course of a job or task, our work becomes repetitive or when we lose sight of the consequences of certain actions.