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Valve Automation Solution For Safety Instrumented Systems
As a core element of
the PlantWeb digital
plant architecture,
Bettis SIL-PAC gives you
the power to predict.
SIL-PAC
I Suitable for use inSIL 3Applications
I Certifiable toIndustry Standards
I IncreasedFlexibility andReliability
I Lower Cost of AcquisitionandOwnership
I On-Line TestingandDiagnostics
I Single Source
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CBA-Series
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G-Series
Safety-instrumented systems are intended to afford
protection against the risks posed by hazardous
processes.
Hazardous processes typically rely upon safety-instru-
mented systems (SIS) to help protect against upsets or
failures that might threaten worker safety, cause envi-
ronmental concerns, or damage operating equipment.
A safety-instrumented systemtypically consists of a
sensor to monitor the process, a logic device that
compares process conditions to predetermined process
limits, and a final control element that shuts down or
vents the process should conditions reach a trip point.
Will the Final Control Element Work?
All SIS components must work on demand to ensure
that the system operates as planned.
The operating integrity of the SIS most often depends
upon its final control elements. These elements typically
remain in one position until a demand is placed on them.
This means they may be unable to performtheir task
when called upon due to lack of use.
If a final control element fails, the safety-instrumented
systemmay not be able to take the process to the
designed safe state.
Ensuring Final Control
Element Readiness
Choosing the right components
There are several things to keep in mind when choosing
a final control element. The first is the standards that
may exist, such as IEC 61508, 61511, and S84.01.
Another is being able to evaluate the final control ele-
ments ability to performwhile it is part of the process.
Still another is being able to buy the complete final con-
trol element valve, actuator, and controller froma
known, trusted source with the functionality and tech-
nology to meet todays demands.
Relying on the Standards
Components that have been evaluated by an independent third party
against industry standards such as IEC 61508 / 61511 and ISA S84.01 provide
a higher level of confidence about their ability to perform. Those that have
not been evaluated are relying solely on the manufacturers claims for the
product.
Evaluating the ability to perform.
Being able to evaluate the final control elements
ability to performby means of periodic testing,
while in service helps to better ensure its oper-
ation when called upon.
Traditional test methods, however, pose the
following typical problems:
The process often has to be shut down,
or the valve bypassed, to allowa full-stroke
test of the final control element. Both are
time-consuming and costly.
Partial-stroke testing required a manu-
al device or other method to restrict the
movement of the valve.
If the stroke-limiting device were not
removed or disengaged following a test, the SIS would become
ineffective should the demand occur.
Safety valves must be taken off-line during a stroke test, which
makes themunavailable should an event occur.
The testing procedure is labor intensive and prone to human error and
therefore, costly.
A single package provider.
When you ordered your last final control element for your safety system,
were you able to purchase the entire package fromone company? Were you
able to specify the functionality you desired? If you had any problems with
the components not made by the supplier, were you satisfied with the way it
was handled? Howabout the way you were treated? Did the vendor provide
one set of reliability data for the entire package? Or were you saddled with
data for every piece of the solution including the bolts holding on the
mounting plate?
In todays world, you demand more of the final control element, that piece
that is such a critical part of the Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF) in your
plant. More than just the type of valve, or the material, you want to specify
the functionality of the of the complete final control element package. You
want to be able to specify the solution for your final control questions.
Safety-Instrumented-Systems: Meant to Protect.
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