Articles
on 'Safety Instrumented Systems'
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PPG Adopts Cost-Effective SIS
System gives scalability without being cost-prohibitive for a small SIS.
11/18/2018 -
Perform A Proper Pre-Startup Safety Review — 5 Steps
Protect personnel and processes by conducting a thorough review before operating new or updated units
11/09/2018 -
Proof Test Prudently
Understand how to effectively evaluate low-demand safety instrumented functions
09/18/2018 -
Does Your Existing SIS Get the Job Done?
An installed system now requires a formal determination of adequacy
06/15/2018 -
Consider the Impact of Industry 4.0 on Safety Instrumented Systems
Greater connectivity raises cyber security and other important issues
02/19/2018 -
2018 Webinars Address Process Safety
Successful series expands to six presentations next year.
09/22/2017 -
Don’t Confuse a Functional Safety Audit with a Functional Safety Assessment
Understand the critical differences between the two essential evaluations
04/19/2017 -
How often do executives at your company explicitly talk about process safety?
Take the quick poll now.
01/02/2017 -
10 Rules To Succeed at Process Safety Management
Follow these rules to ensure an effective long-term program.
09/09/2016 -
Safety Instrumented Systems: Bridge the Gap
Understand how to effectively incorporate all process safety requirements into a functional design
06/13/2016 -
Poll Question: Does staff complacency affect process safety efforts?
Take our quick poll now.
03/31/2016 -
Process Puzzler: How To Cope With Glue-Processing and Staff-Conflict Problems
Readers offer ideas of how to surmount a sticky situation
03/25/2016 -
2016 Supplier Source Guide Directory
Locate suppliers in the chemical, petrochemical and refining industries.
12/07/2015 -
Vaaler Awards 2015: Two Products Earn Honors
Biennial awards recognize achievements that significantly enhance plant operations and economics
11/30/2015 -
Use Elegant Design to Bolster Inherent Safety
Embrace a variety of strategies that can eliminate hazards from operations
05/29/2015 -
Take Advantage of the Minute Clinic
Series of brief podcasts will cover myriad topics.
05/28/2015 -
Safety Is No Accident
Organizations that take a “felt leadership” approach to process safety management are making strides in the ongoing quest to improve process safety.
05/18/2015 -
Improve Your Plant’s Safety
Appropriately address both people and technology issues
02/12/2015 -
IChemE Names Global Award Winners
Technology aimed at gold mining takes the gold
11/24/2014 -
Process Control Systems: Widespread Wireless Beckons
Unprecedented amounts of data promise real value but security remains a concern
03/03/2014