Summary: How to determine the SIL of a particular SIF function? What are the SIL determination methods available? This article aims to explore and evaluate various methods for determining the appropriate Safety Integrity Level (SIL) for safety instrumented functions (SIFs) in industrial processes. Going deep into the structured approaches such as Risk Graphs, Layer of...Continue Reading
Summary: What are the 4 types of SIL? What is the difference between SIL 1, SIL 2, SIL 3 & SIL 4? This article aims to provide a thorough overview of SIL classification and the significance of SIL in SIF and SIS in the context of oil and gas. Although SIL determination is not just...Continue Reading
Summary: This article aims to guide readers through selecting the best consultant for PSM and risk assessment, ensuring that qualified and experienced professionals handle their projects effectively. Choosing process safety management and risk assessment consultants in the oil and gas industry requires expert scrutinizing of the portfolio of firms and professionals to make your project...Continue Reading
Summary: Global industries face an ever-evolving landscape for maintaining robust Process Safety Management systems. Through a LinkedIn poll, SynergenOG recently engaged professionals across sectors to pinpoint the largest hurdles in PSM. Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) emerged as the top challenge, highlighted by 53% of the respondents. This report briefs the complexities of each PSM element...Continue Reading
Summary: What is bowtie analysis and how do Bowtie diagrams help in the risk assessment process, here is a detailed discussion on bowties and the step-by-step procedure to develop bowties diagrams to find high-risk events in a process industry. Table of Contents Toggle IntroductionWhat is Bowtie Analysis?Visualization and Management of RisksThe Origin of Bowtie DiagramsHow...Continue Reading
Summary: What is the significance of ALARP in risk assessment, and how does an ALARP assessment aid in maintaining risks at levels that are as low as reasonably practicable? What is the process of analyzing risk contributors and the necessity of determining additional risk reduction measures, following the ALARP principles outlined in the ALARP triangle?...Continue Reading