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Understanding the Risk Receptors

Understanding Risk Receptors: Safeguarding People, Environment, and Assets In process safety, the concept of a risk receptor plays a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating potential hazards. A risk receptor

Mission Time in Functional Safety and Reliability Engineering

Understanding Mission Time in Reliability Engineering: A Key to System Reliability In reliability engineering, mission time refers to the period during which a system, component, or device is expected to

Demand and Continuous Demand Modes of Operation of SIF

Modes of Operation of a SIF The demand mode of a Safety Instrumented Function (SIF) refers to the operational mode in which the SIF is activated only when a specific

On Stream Factor for Process Plants

Meaning of “On-Stream Factor” for Process Plants The on-stream factor or on-stream time is a key performance parameter used in the process industries (e.g., oil refining, petrochemicals, power plants) to measure the

SIS Application Program Safety Lifecycle

Step 1: Application Program Safety Requirements Objective: To specify application program safety requirements for each SIS necessary to implement the required SIF. To specify the requirements for the application program

SIS Safety Lifecycle Overview as per IEC 61511

The Safety Instrumented System Safety Lifecycle defines the necessary activities involved in the implementation of SIF occurring during a period of time that starts at the concept phase of a

Key Terms Related to Petroleum Refinery Economics

A Comprehensive Guide to Petroleum Refinery Economics for Professionals The success of a refinery depends on optimizing costs, maximizing product yields, and responding effectively to market dynamics. Understanding key economic

Safety Requirements Specification (SRS) Defined in IEC-615611

The development of the SIS SRS is one of the most important activities of the whole SIS safety life cycle. It is through this specification that the user is able

SIL Assignment Using Risk Matrix

How to Use a Risk Matrix to Determine SIL? Safety Integrity Levels (SIL) are critical for ensuring that industrial processes meet acceptable safety standards. A risk matrix is one of