Safety Instrumented Systems Verification: Practical Probabilistic Calculations - Softcover

W.M. Goble (author) & Harry Cheddie (author)

Softcover

ISBN 10: 155617909X ISBN 13: 9781556179099

Publisher: Isa, 2005

Synopsis

This book clearly explains how to do probabilistic calculations to accomplish SIL verification for safety systems. Starting with a description of the safety lifecycle, the authors show where and how SIL verification fits into the key activities from conceptual design through commissioning. The book not only explains the theory and methods for doing the calculations, the authors also provide many examples from the chemical, petrochemical, power and oil & gas industries. Through numerous examples, the authors make the material understandable, plus the data tables give readers important information needed to do the verification calculations. The authors provide example failure rate data and other important metrics needed for probabilistic calculations. Appendices cover probability, failure modes, diagnostic analysis, fault tree analysis, Markov Models, and system architectures.

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Synopsis

This book introduces block diagrams, fault trees, and Markov models for graphically representing the reliability of a system, and describes the various types of sensors, logic solvers, actuators, and valves available for safety instrumented systems. It also walks through the safety instrumented function (SIF) verification process, discussing equipm

Edition details

• Publisher: Isa
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 155617909X
• ISBN 13: 9781556179099
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 260