Advanced Sensor Technology in Safety Instrumented Functions – From the Emerson Automation Expert Blog

Article written by Jim Cahill, Julie Valentine, Meha Jha on 10/25/2021 – Read the Original Article   The safety instrumented function, or safety loop, is comprised of a sensor, logic solver and final element. Sensing the shutdown condition requires highly reliable sensors. In a Process Engineering article, Improve the reliability of…

When is a SIL Suitability Rating Required for Final Control Elements? – From the Emerson Automation Expert Blog

Article written by Riyaz Ali on 10/19/2021 – Read the Original Article   Abstract Final Control Elements (Control valves or Safety Shut Down Valves) are the key components of any close loop control system, whether it is used for Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS) or for Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS). Financial…