I'm taking a stance, and publicly telling you my vision on the issue of separation and integration for safety and control.  When this happens, is still up to debate. I believe that one day it will only take one control system to automate your critical process.  That's right, there will be day where it is commonly ...

Here's another great situation I came across this week.... Let's say your working with an existing unit with only one (1) critical flow transmitter.  Thru your HAZOP, you've found that this flow measurement is critical for both process control and safety shutdown.  What do you do?  Add ...