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    RE: ISA's equivalent of the standard IEC 62881:2018 ...

    By: Michael Scott , 14 minutes ago

    Christiam - not addressing your question but, I am passionate about C&Es. We've created an expert system that automatically generates C&Es and positions them to be query able for the end user post-project delivery. One can create a unit operation template, which includes SIFs ...

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    RE: ISA's equivalent of the standard IEC 62881:2018 ...

    By: Martin Dimitrov , yesterday

    When I first put my hands on IEC-62881-2018, I expected to find many answers there, to questions frequently asked, but it came out it is 15 pages standard (including bibliography) and I didn't find the answers, that I needed. It has some useful information though. ------------------------------ ...

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    RE: "Trip" vs. "Alarm"

    By: Sriram Ramalingam , yesterday

    IMHO, HH, LL still need to be referred as 'Alarm' the same way 'H' and 'L' are referred, although it may differ in certain cases. These are Alarm limits when violated by the Process Variable (PV) have specific consequence, the consequence could be deviation from the process envelop, ...

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    RE: "Trip" vs. "Alarm"

    By: GURUPRAKASH V R , yesterday

    Hello Alan, Generally HH,LL alarms are configured in a Control system. In few cases these setpoints can be modified by an Engineer[process] based on the site conditions. Trip is configured for a Safety system. While Trip points are based on PHA/Hazop, these ...

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    RE: "Trip" vs. "Alarm"

    By: Roger Nunez , yesterday

    Usually, HH and LL are called trip points and are not actionable by the operator. While H and L are alarms which are actionable by operators. If there are two or more HHs or LLs that will cause the equipment to trip, usually a first-out alarm and tripped alarm shown in the alarm ...

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