Nick Denbow, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Emergency Shutdown",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Processingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release HazardEx: Control Systems and Functional Safety from
Hima-Sella, which we summarised at the time by saying "Hima-Sella is once again supporting the HazardEx event and will focus on its specialist knowledge of safety-related control systems and functional safety".
The same day,
we featured the news release Next-generation intrinsically safe isolators from
MTL Instruments Group: "MTL is pleased to announce the introduction of its next generation intrinsic safety isolators using the innovative 'One-Core' technology".
In September 2007, we covered the news from Omniflex (UK)
concerning its Annunciator safety function
- take a look at Annunciator crucial to plant safety + productivity
which says: "The main control room of any major petrochemical plant is the heart of a process with a hazardous mixture of hot gases and liquids: if the wrong conditions develop, this can lead to a major explosion".
Take a look also at the news release from Yokogawa UK, Integrated control and safety system for LNG store,
as well as Major automation revamp at Samsung Total in Korea from Invensys Process Systems,
and Digital positioner for emergency shutdown valves from Masoneilan Dresser.
See also:
HIMA expands in the Asia-Pacific growth market
(July 2007)
A new subsidiary in Malaysia, Hima S.E.A, guarantees powerful HIMA on-site service in the Asia-Pacific region with even better on-site support
ESD testing override lever
(June 2007)
Netherlocks has updated the design on their partial-stroke emergency shutdown (ESD) and HIPPS valve testing unit, the *FAITH*, to incorporate an override lever, to allow a shutdown if needed
Partial stroke testing of ESD valves
(May 2007)
In many process plants, a shut-off valve in a safety loop is the preferred device that enables operators to shut down process lines in the event of an emergency, referred to as ESD
Safety specialist establishes subsidiary in Italy
(May 2007)
In April 2007 Hima Paul Hildebrandt + Co established its own subsidiary, Hima Italia Srl in Italy, to better service the Italian market, where Hima are market leaders for safety controllers
Highest safety for the Queen Mary 2
(May 2007)
Hima safety controllers are monitoring the boilers and heating installations on the Queen Mary 2, as part of the Boiler Management and burner control system
Training FPSO operators on standard procedures
(May 2007)
Michael Bolton of TSC Simulation will discuss how to use simulation technology to train operators on correct facility use, safety and emergency shutdown procedures at a forthcoming IQPC Conference
SIRA CASS certification benefits Hima-Sella
(May 2007)
Hima-Sella Marketing Manager, Janet Smith, looks back at how CASS certification has brought many benefits to the Hima-Sella safety systems business
RTP and Tyco partner in safety shutdown systems
(March 2007)
RTP and Tyco announce a Strategic Oil, Gas and Petrochemical partnership to provide systems and service to customers requiring the best F+G, ESD and High Integrity Protection Systems
FM-approved programmable alarm trips monitor
(January 2007)
The Moore Industries SPA2 programmable current/voltage and RTD/thermocouple limit alarm trips provide on/off control, warn of trouble, and provide for emergency shutdown in hazardous areas
HazardEx lecture on SIS design from Hima-Sella
(January 2007)
Hima-Sella will participate in the HazardEx 2007 Conference and Exhibition, with a lecture on functional safety for end-users and system integrators: book your FREE attendance now!
Marine vessel control system launched in Japan
(January 2007)
Yokogawa vessel control systems have acquired the first Japanese marine vessel type certification for software control and Emergency Shutdown systems, typically delivered for use on LNG carriers
Ammonia plant turbine compressor control and ESD
(September 2006)
Invensys will implement five Tricon triple modular redundant systems for integrated turbine compressor control and emergency shutdown at a new plant being built for Egypt Basic Industries Corporation
Yokogawa releases enhanced ProSafe-RS
(August 2006)
Yokogawa has announced the launch of an enhanced version of its ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System, adding a new optical remote control function, using fibre between controllers and I/O modules
Safety instrumented systems on 9 PEMEX platforms
(June 2006)
Invensys TMR safety instrumented systems are to be used for emergency shutdown and fire and gas safety on platform assets in phased Ku Maloob Zaap oil fields expansion by PEMEX
Fuel system safety controllers for Johannesburg
(June 2006)
Hima safety controllers are monitoring the fuel station at Johannesburg International Airport, the largest airport in South Africa and the air transport hub for all of Southern Africa
Skilmatic remote ESD valve operation in Brazil
(June 2006)
Rotork Skilmatic electro-hydraulic actuators have been specified to provide reliable and economical emergency shutdown (ESD) duties on remotely sited valve installations at a chemical plant in Brazil
Training simulators for ethylene glycol plant
(May 2006)
Invensys Process Systems has recently completed a fast-track implementation of SimSci-Esscor operator training simulators being used at a new ethylene oxide/ethylene glycol plant in Thailand
TMR for cracker shutdowns at Petrobras refineries
(April 2006)
Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) has selected Invensys Process Systems to implement Triconex TMR technology for safety instrumented systems applications in refineries in Brazil
SCADA system contract for UAE gas plant
(April 2006)
Invensys will provide advanced SCADA systems for the GASCO Habshan gas plant in UAE, with new digital monitoring and control, HMI solutions, and services to support the phase lll expansion
Automation of Mexican LNG regasification terminal
(March 2006)
Emerson Process Management will act as the Main Automation Contractor for the Altamira LNG regasification terminal, under construction in Mexico
Fertiliser automation system project won in Oman
(March 2006)
Invensys Singapore and Invensys Middle East have won a US$3.8 million contract to supply a mesh network-based Foxboro process automation system for use on a major fertiliser project in Oman
The greater the risk, the higher the SIL
(March 2006)
Steve Meadows of Asco Joucomatic explains the function of Safety Integrity Levels in the new draft IEC61511 standard for the process industry sector
SIS and fire and gas systems in Algeria
(February 2006)
Invensys is to supply Triconex safety instrumented systems and fire and gas systems for SonaHess at the Gassi El Agreb oil field redevelopment project in Algeria
Austrian SCADA contract from gas storage company
(February 2006)
Invensys Process Systems Austria has won a contract to supply a SCADA system based on its I/A Series hardware for a major site revamp being carried out by OMV Austria Exploration and Production
New GM website easily provides more data
(January 2006)
New website provides valuable hazardous gas and flame detection information: easy to navigate, the site has application info, data sheets, free downloads and more
Control success at Lithuanian refinery
(January 2006)
Invensys Systems Iberica has installed a Foxboro distributed control system (DCS) and a Triconex emergency shutdown system (ESD) at the Mazeikiu Nafta Refinery in Lithuania
Foxboro automation network for Kuwait Oil Company
(January 2006)
Oilfield gathering centre plant expansion will employ new high speed fault-tolerant mesh technology to integrate multiple generations of I/A Series automation systems
Helping petrochemical plant to production record
(November 2005)
Vienna-based Invensys Systems has successfully completed a US$1m reinstrumentation project at the HIP-Petrohemija petrochemical complex in Serbia Montenegro, which is now breaking production records
PEMEX offshore drilling platform chooses 800xA
(November 2005)
A $4.5 million project is to automate an offshore drilling platform automation system, with emergency shutdown and fire and gas systems, Foundation Fieldbus technology and safety transmitters
Oil movement system for Nerefco in Holland
(November 2005)
Yokogawa System Centre Europe has been awarded a lump sum contract by the Netherlands Refining Company (Nerefco) in Europoort, The Netherlands, to replace the current off-site control system
Partial stroke testing avoids costly downtime
(October 2005)
The Netherlocks method of testing emergency shutdown and high-integrity pressure-protection system valves avoids the loss in productivity caused by conventional shut-down testing methods
New integrated control and safety system for Bruce
(September 2005)
Yokogawa has been awarded a contract by BP Exploration for the design, engineering, supply and installation of a new integrated control and safety system for the Bruce platform in the North Sea
ESD system for urea fertiliser plant in Asia
(August 2005)
HIMA Paul Hildebrandt + Co KG has supplied four Emergency Shutdown Systems for ASEAN Bintulu Fertiliser Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, one of the largest production plants for granular urea fertiliser in Asia
The greater the risk, the higher the SIL
(July 2005)
Steve Meadows of Asco Joucomatic explains the function of Safety Integrity Levels in the new draft IEC61511 standard for the process industry sector