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    A safety instrumented system (SIS) takes automated action to keep a plant in a safe state, or to put it into a safe state, when abnormal conditions are present. The SIS may implement a single function or multiple functions to protect against various process hazards in your plant.

    Articles

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    Leverage Unplanned Shutdowns to Enhance Safety Testing

    Chris Powell, aeSolutions
    Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing downtime.
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    Podcast: How To Manage Upsets and Achieve a Stable Condition

    Traci Purdum
    Upsets are going to happen, so why not plan for it? Learn how.
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    Upgrade Your Safety Instrumented Systems

    AnnCharlott Enberg
    Enhanced functionality increases plant safety and provides fast return on investment
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    Enhance Process Hazard Assessment Facilitation

    An understanding of operations can improve efficiency and effectiveness

    News

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    Yokogawa’s ProSafe SIS Achieves ISASecure Certification

    June 11, 2021
    Yokogawa will leverage this certification to accelerate its efforts to enhance the cybersecurity of its customers’ plant operations.
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    Hazards Australasia 2016 Focuses On Adding Value Within Process Safety

    Sept. 2, 2016
    Lineup of speakers is announced for November IChemE event.
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    Honeywell Implements DCS At Siberian Refinery

    Nov. 24, 2015
    Angarsk Petrochemical Company features Honeywell Process Solutions' Experion PKS R.410 distributed control system.
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    AIChE Honors Chemical Processing Board Member

    Aug. 26, 2015
    Vic Edwards recognized for contributions to chemical engineering in the areas of loss prevention, safety and health.

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    PPG Adopts Cost-Effective SIS

    Jim Montague
    Nov. 18, 2018
    System gives scalability without being cost-prohibitive for a small SIS.
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    Perform A Proper Pre-Startup Safety Review -- 5 Steps

    John C. Wincek
    Nov. 9, 2018
    Protect personnel and processes by conducting a thorough review before operating new or updated units

    Evidence Suggests Russia Behind Malware Used In Infrastructure Attack

    Nov. 2, 2018
    U.S. security firm believes Russia was most likely responsible for Middle Eastern infrastructure attack.

    eHandbook: Optimize Process Safety

    Sept. 19, 2018
    The need for process safety in the chemical industry is paramount. Technical knowledge and understanding of hazards and risks associated with operations in addition to the implementatio...