SIS Fundamentals and Implementation in Ethylene Plants


Description:
A session on Safety Instrumented System (SIS) fundamentals focusing selection of appropriate Safety Integrity Level (SIL) matching with required risk reduction, Independent Protection Layers (IPLs), typical configuration of SILs, spurious trip protection requirements, proof testing options, practical operational issues in implementing proof testing, SIS life cycle management and current trends on the use/implementation of SIS in Ethylene Plants.

Sponsor:
Topical 4: The 29th Ethylene Producers’ Conference


Chair:
Toby Darbonne
Westlake

Email: tdarbonne@westlake.com

Co-Chair:
Sankar Mahalingam
Technip

Phone Number: 281-848-5169
Email: smahalingam@technip.com


Papers:
Welcoming Remarks
Safety Instrumented Systems Design & Lifecycle Fundamentals
Steve Gandy, Exida Consulting LLC
Implementation of Safety Instrumented Functions in Petrochemical Facilities
Erick Comeaux, Williams Olefins, LLC
Break
Impact of Testing Frequency on the Reliability of SIS for Flare Load Mitigation
Brian K Sullivan, CB&I Petrochemicals; Peter Kuzma Jr., CB&I Petrochemicals; Stephen De Haan, CB&I Petrochemicals
Modeling Ethylene Plant Cracking Heater Burner Light-Off Safety Instrumented Functions
David K. Lewis, NOVA Chemicals
Successful Automation Strategies to Prevent Brittle Fracture in a Bimetallic Demethanizer
Erin Daly, Flint Hills Resources
Concluding Remarks
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