Course Introduction

 

 

In the oil and gas industry, the need for precise and reliable safety systems cannot be overstated. Safety Instrumentation Systems (SIS) are critical in ensuring the safety and integrity of oil and gas operations. They play an essential role in monitoring, controlling, and mitigating risks associated with industrial processes. The complexity and high-risk nature of oil and gas environments demand that safety systems operate at their highest capacity to prevent catastrophic incidents.

 

This comprehensive training program is designed to equip engineers, technicians, and safety professionals with the knowledge and practical skills necessary to design, implement, and maintain SIS in compliance with international standards such as IEC 61511 and IEC 61508. Participants will learn how to assess risks, determine safety integrity levels (SIL), and ensure systems are functioning as intended to protect people, the environment, and assets. Through practical sessions and theoretical knowledge, attendees will gain a robust understanding of SIS and how it integrates into the broader safety management system of oil and gas operations.

 

 

 

Objectives

 By the end of the training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and importance of Safety Instrumentation Systems (SIS) in the oil and gas industry.
• Familiarize themselves with international standards such as IEC 61511 and IEC 61508.
• Conduct risk assessments and determine appropriate Safety Integrity Levels (SIL).
• Implement and monitor SIS in compliance with industry regulations.
• Identify potential failures and perform necessary maintenance to enhance system reliability.
• Develop skills in SIS design, installation, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure safety compliance in complex oil and gas processes through effective use of SIS.

 

Outline 

 

 

 

    

Day (1): Introduction to SIS and Safety Standards

• Overview of Safety Instrumentation Systems (SIS) and their role in oil and gas.
• Introduction to IEC 61511 and IEC 61508 standards.
• Key components of SIS: sensors, logic solvers, and final control elements.
• Functional Safety and its lifecycle.
• Risk analysis and hazard identification methodologies.
• Determining Safety Integrity Levels (SIL).

 

Day (2): Risk Assessment and SIL Determination

• Introduction to hazard and risk analysis techniques (HAZOP, LOPA).
• Quantitative and qualitative risk assessment.
• SIL assessment: how to determine the appropriate SIL for different processes.
• Techniques for reducing risk in SIS.

 

Day (3): SIS Design and Architecture

• SIS design principles and safety requirements.
• Redundancy and diversity in SIS architecture.
• Choosing appropriate components for SIS.
• Failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
• Designing for maintainability and reliability.

 

Day (4): SIS Installation, Commissioning, and Testing

• Best practices for SIS installation in industrial environments.
• Commissioning SIS: steps for validation and functional testing.
• Regular testing of SIS to ensure ongoing performance.
• Maintenance strategies to prevent system degradation.
• Managing modifications and upgrades to existing SIS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Day (5): SIS Operations, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting

• Operational management of SIS in live processes.
• Maintenance schedules and regulatory requirements for ongoing SIS compliance.
• Troubleshooting common SIS problems and potential failures.
• Documenting and reporting on SIS performance and reliability.
• Interactive group discussion and Q&A session.

  

 

 

Training Method

A highly interactive combination of lecture and discussion sessions will be managed to maximize the amount and quality of information, knowledge, and experience transfer. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. Course material through power point equipped with necessary animation, learning videos, and general discussion to provide the participant with full understanding concerning the subject course will be provided.

Flip chart – Lectures – Practical situations – Video – PowerPoint – Presentation –  style coach- led discussions – activities – Exercises - Quiz - Case study - Assessment.