Course Contents
Module 1: Introduction to Safety Instrumentation Systems
Key Topics
- Overview of Safety Instrument Functions (SIFs)
- Introduction to Standards IEC 61508 and IEC 61511
- Equipment Under Control (EUC)
- Introduction in Identifying Hazards and Analysing Risks
- Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) – Safety Life Cycle Stages
- Overview of Safety Integrity Levels (SILs)
Module 2: Hazards & Risk Reduction
Key Topics
- Identifying Hazards and Risk Analysis Tools
- Process Control vs. Safety Control
- Layers of Protection Models (LOPs)
- Risk Reduction and Risk Ranking Classification
- Determining Safety Integrity Levels (SILs)
- Developing the Safety Requirements Specification
Module 3: Technology Choices and Reliability Analysis
Key Topics
- IEC 61508 / IEC 61511 Technology Requirements
- Pneumatic Systems
- Relay Systems and Solid-state Systems
- Microprocessor / PLC Systems
- Issues related to System Size and Complexity
- Reliability of Components Databases
Module 4: Overview of SIS Field Devices
Key Topics
- Importance of Field Devices
- Types of Sensors
- Final Elements (pressure relief and shutdown valves)
- Nuisance Trips, Voting Schemes and Redundancy
- Design requirements for Field Devices
- Installation of Field Device concerns
Module 5: Safety Systems Engineering
Key Topics
- Step-by-Step Safety Instrumentation System Development Plan
- SIS Functional Testing Procedures
- Information Flow and Preparation of Documents
- Managing existing and future changes to an SIS
- Review of an SIS Design Checklist
- Close of Course

