SIL Assessment Using Layer of Protection (LOPA)
Register Online In-Houses Training| Location | Dates | Duration | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lahore | TBA | 2 days | PKR 40,000 |
| Karachi | TBA | 2 days | PKR 40,000 |
| Islamabad | TBA | 2 days | PKR 40,000 |
| Abu Dhabi | TBA | 2 days | AED 1500 |
Introduction to SIL Determination using Layer of Protection (LOPA) Methodology
A practical training course on the appreciation of SIL determination using Layer of Protection Methodology to the technical requirements of IEC 61508 / 61511 standards
Industry today relies upon safety systems to maintain and protect operating assets. Businesses seek to maintain operating effectiveness and reduce spurious trips whilst achieving a safety target appropriate to the circumstances. Fundamental to this process is the determination and implementation of the safety requirements for the safety system. From the IEC 61508 / 61511 standards, the Safety Integrity Level (SIL) is fundamental in ensuring a safety related system satisfactorily performs the required safety functions under all stated conditions within a defined time period. It is an assessment of the risk reduction required to give a tolerable level of risk. Inappropriate SIL determination can affect the safety integrity of the asset protection envelope and may in some cases place the asset integrity under threat. In addition to this, unnecessary spending in capital and operating cost can be incurred. In contrast, properly defined SILs allow for significant cost improvements to be achieved in both Greenfield and Brownfield operating environments.
Who should Attend?
The course is suitable for the following:
- Process & Operations Engineers
- Electrical, Control and Instrument Engineers
- Safety Managers and Advisors
- Technical managers with responsibility for managing risk
Duration
Two days
Course structure and content
A two-day technical course aimed at responsible managers and engineers:
- Introduction to Safety Instrumented Systems
- IEC61508/IEC-61511 Safety Lifecycle Objectives and Approach
- Introduction, background and purpose of IEC 61508
- Principles of Risk Management
- Risk management methods & standards
- Aspects of risk reduction
- The ALARP Principle
- Introduction to Process Hazards Analysis
- Identifying Safety Instrumented Functions
- Introduction to Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)
- Fault Tree Analysis
- Introduction to Exida’s exSILentia Software
Training Outcome:
On completion of the course, you should be able to:
- Understand IEC61508/IEC-61511 Safety Lifecycle Stages
- Understand principles of risk management & aspects of risk reduction
- Perform qualitative & semi quantitative SIL selection
The training course will set the foundation for Functional Safety Expert certifications offered by TUV and EXIDA.
Course Presenter
Fayyaz Moazzam, Director with PetroRisk Middle East based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. He has over 30 years of experience in chemical, petrochemicals, oil & gas Industry including roles in process design, plant operations, process re-engineering and technical safety. He has chaired well over 50 Safety Integrity Level (SIL) workshops for major petrochemical, refining and oil & Gas projects worldwide and ran numerous training courses. Mr. Moazzam is a certified practitioner for SIL studies from Institution of Chemical Engineers, UK, TUV Germany and EXIDA CFSE Governance Board, USA.