In this episode, our Integrated Control and Safety Systems (ICSS) expert delves into the world of safety control systems, covering industry standards, critical system criteria, explaining the process of hazard and risk analysis, and discussing the importance of multiple layers of protection. He further draws on his extensive experience to walk us through the various phases of a safety control systems project and how to address the challenges therein.
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Contents of this video:
00:00 - Trailer
00:48 - Intro
01:03 - Introducing our ICSS expert
01:28 - What are Safety Systems?
02:01 - Some applications where safety actions are required
02:23 - Difference between PCS and Safety Systems
04:05 - IEC 61508 governed steps for safety system design
04:53 - First Step: Hazard and Risk Analysis (HAZOP, HAZID)
06:45 - Second Step: Layers of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
08:12 - Third Step: Safety Requirement Specifications
08:39 - Important considerations in a project sequence
12:30 - End User Requirement: Demanding a system vs Seeking a recommendation
13:59 - Why would end user demand a particular OEM's systems?
15:06 - Challenges during testing & commissioning phases
19:05 - Conclusion
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