Chapter X

Instrumentation Safety Implementation and Explosion Protection

Abstract

Starting with safety requirement specification and its development methods, this chapter covers the safety implementation part of relevant standards including design implementation, installation commissioning, operation and maintenance proof testing, and various proof testing techniques. Certification and certifying authorities issued for safety instrumentation systems (SIS) are covered as per standards. Principles of explosions and explosion protection are discussed. Electrical area classification of the plant area is an important aspect in SIS and there are various norms and standards for this. An endeavor has been made to discuss various pros and cons pertinent ...

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