INCIDENT The Hydroelectric Power Station Had Troubling Past Had the operators reviewed the history of that particular turbine unit (Turbine 2) prior to authorizing the firing up of the turbine, they certainly would have pursued a different plan of attack. However, in this instance, caution gave way to an impulsive decision under duress to bring […]
Protection for a process plant is built in layers. One layer may fail, but the next one won’t. Maintaining personal safety, mechanical integrity, and process safety is a critical responsibility of anyone working in a process environment, and that responsibility takes many forms. From preventing small personal injuries to major fires or explosions, there are […]
The System 800xA High Integrity safety system allows the safety system designer to choose the level of integration appropriate for the specific application and control philosophy. From fully segregated, to network integration to fully integrated within the same control hardware, 800xA HI enables users to improve operator effectiveness and promote collaboration through the Power of […]