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Temperature Instruments An Interactive Guide to Instrumentation & Control : Back to Basics

Interactive Guide to Temperature Instruments TempSense Guide Introduction Instrument Explorer Comparison Hub Application Guide IntroductionInstrument ExplorerComparison HubApplication Guide...

Ultrasonic vs Thermal mass flowmeter : Flare flow measurement comparison

Flare Gas Flow Metering: Ultrasonic vs. Thermal Mass Flare Gas Flow Metering Systems A Comprehensive Analysis of Ultrasonic vs. Thermal Mass Technologies 1. The Challenge of Flare Gas Measurement...

Thermal Mass flowmeter : Back Basics Series

Thermal Mass Flowmeter Principle for Flare Gas Comprehensive Guide: Thermal Mass Flowmeters (TMFM) Life-Cycle Principle, Design, Selection, and Field Management for Critical Applications like Flare...

Common Mistakes Engineers Make During Job Applications

Common Mistakes Engineers Make During Job Applications — How to Avoid Them Career Playbook for Engineers Common Mistakes Engineers Make During Job Applications — And Exactly How to Fix Them From...

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Material Take Off Generator (MTO)

Instrument Hook-up MTO Generator Instrument MTO Generator Generate a Consolidated Material Take Off 1. Select Instruments & Quantities Add New Type Select All Deselect All Reset Generate...

Instrument Datasheet – Comprehensive I&C Engineering Checklists for EPC Projects

Universal Instrument Datasheet — Final Self-Verification Checklist Universal Instrument Datasheet — Final Self-Verification Checklist Applies to pressure/temperature/flow/level transmitters; control...

Generate I&C Deliverables Need for Conceptual, FEED, and Detailed Design.

I&C Project Deliverables Generator (Single-File) I&C Project Deliverables Generator Layout preserved. DCS IO: FEED → “Preliminary IO Schedule — DCS”; no DCS preliminary IO in Conceptual. 1)...

SIL Determination TOOL Using Risk Matrix – IEC 61511

Interactive SIL Determination Application SIL Determination Hub Home Framework Calculator Lifecycle HomeFrameworkCalculatorLifecycle Understanding Functional Safety This application translates the...

Flow meter selection Chart

Infographic: How to Choose the Right Flow Meter The Engineer’s Guide to Flow Measurement Choosing the right flow meter is critical for efficiency, safety, and profitability. This guide...

Accuracy Calcualtor

Transmitter Accuracy Checker (SI · O&G) Transmitter Accuracy Checker SI units · Oil & Gas · IEC/ISA lens · Accuracy threshold is derived from the selected model. 1) Select Instrument &...

IEC 61508 SIL Risk Graph Tool (C/F/P/W, Low-Demand)

SIL Risk Graph Calculator · IEC 61508 (C/F/P/W) SIL Risk Graph Calculator IEC 61508 C/F/P/W method. Choose levels and click Calculate to get the resulting SIL. (Orientation aid only; validate per your...

PFDavg calculations for your Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)

SIF PFDavg Calculator (1oo1, 1oo2, 2oo2, 2oo3) SIF PFDavg Calculator MVP Project Name SIF Tag Number Preparer Date λd Units FIT (failures / 109 hours)1/hr Changing this converts λd numbers in-place...

SIL Determination using Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Interactive LOPA & SIL Determination Tool Interactive LOPA & SIL Determination Tool Section 1: Foundational Concepts of LOPA 1.1 The Philosophy of Defense-in-Depth The core principle...

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Common Mistakes Engineers Make During Job Applications

Common Mistakes Engineers Make During Job Applications — How to Avoid Them Career Playbook for Engineers Common Mistakes Engineers Make During Job Applications — And Exactly How to Fix Them From...

🌍 How to Find Gulf Jobs for Instrumentation Engineers

How to Apply for Overseas Instrumentation Engineering Jobs — Gulf, Europe, and Southeast Asia How to Apply for Overseas Instrumentation Engineering Jobs — Gulf, Europe, and Southeast Asia...

Instrumentation & Control Engineering: Navigating, Specialization, and Digital Transformation

The Strategic Roadmap for Instrumentation & Control Engineering: Navigating Licensure, Specialization, and Digital Transformation I. The Foundation of Instrumentation & Control (I&C)...

Design, Maintanance or Commissioning : Which one to choose?

Strategic Career Specialization for Oil and Gas Instrumentation Engineers: Design, Maintenance, and Commissioning Vectors I. Strategic Introduction: Mapping the Instrumentation Career Vectors in...

EXECUTION MODELS IN OIL & GAS CAPITAL PROJECTS (EPC, PMC, AND CLIENT ROLES)

GOVERNANCE AND EXECUTION MODELS IN OIL & GAS CAPITAL PROJECTS (EPC, PMC, AND CLIENT ROLES) I. Executive Summary: Strategic Imperatives in Oil & Gas Project Execution The execution of capital...

What Not to Include in Your Resume: 20 Mistakes Instrumentation Engineers Must Avoid

🚫 What Information You Should Avoid Including in Your Resume — Especially as an Instrumentation Engineer Instrumentation Career Guide 🚫 What Information You Should Avoid Including in Your Resume —...

How to Showcase Your Oil & Gas Project Experience Effectively in Interviews

How to Showcase Your Oil & Gas Project Experience Effectively in Interviews How to Showcase Your Oil & Gas Project Experience Effectively in Interviews A comprehensive guide to structuring...

The Ultimate Guide to Oil & Gas Instrumentation & Control Engineering Interviews (2025)

A career as an Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer in the Oil & Gas industry is one of the most challenging, critical, and financially rewarding paths an engineer can take. You are the...

Is a Functional Safety Certificate Worth It? A 2025 Career & Salary Guide for Engineers

A functional safety engineering certificate is a professional credential that validates an engineer’s expertise in designing and managing systems that prevent harm to people, property, and the...

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Personal & Process Safety Quiz LOTO, PTW, & Safe Isolation Practices (50 Questions)

Personal & Process Safety Quiz Personal & Process Safety Quiz LOTO, PTW, & Safe Isolation Practices (50 Questions) Quiz Results Your Score: / 50 Submit Quiz Reset Selections...

API RP 555 : Process Analyzer : Top 50 Quiz

API RP 555 Process Analyzer Quiz API RP 555 Process Analyzer Quiz Top 50 Best Practices and Examples Submit Quiz Reset Quiz...

Fire & Gas Detectors – types, placement, testing : Top 50 Quiz for Technicians

Top 50 Quiz: Fire & Gas Detectors Fire & Gas Detectors Quiz Test Your Knowledge on Best Practices Quiz Complete! Your Score: Submit Reset Quiz...

Hazardous Area Classifications : Top 50 Quiz for Technical Safety and Instrumentation

Hazardous Area Classification Quiz HAZLOC Classification Quiz (50 Qs) Test your knowledge on Zone/Division concepts and Ex protection types. Submit Quiz & Get Score Reset Quiz Quiz Results...

Junction Boxes : Cable Termination Top 50 Quiz for Construction Instrument Engineer

Top 50 Quiz: Junction Boxes & Cable Terminations Junction Boxes & Cable Terminations Quiz Test your knowledge on best practices for glanding, shielding, and grounding. Quiz Complete! Your...

Preventive vs. Corrective Maintenance Quiz : Top 60 For Maintanance Engineer

50-Question Maintenance Quiz Preventive vs. Corrective Maintenance Quiz Test your knowledge on best practices and examples (50 Questions) Submit Quiz Reset Quiz...

Hazardous Area Classification : 50 Quiz for Technical safety and Instrument Engineers

Hazardous Area Classification Quiz HAZARDOUS AREA CLASSIFICATIONS QUIZ Test your knowledge with these 50 essential questions. Submit Quiz Reset Selections Quiz Results Your Score:...

Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning : Top 50 Quiz for Instrument Technicians

C&PC Key Checks Quiz – 50 Questions Commissioning & Pre-Commissioning Quiz – 50 Key Checks Before Energization 1. What is the primary purpose of an **Insulation Resistance Test...

Junction Boxes & Cable Terminations – Glanding, Shielding and Grounding : Top 50 Quiz for Instrument Technicians

Junction Boxes & Cable Terminations Quiz Junction Boxes & Cable Terminations Quiz Submit Answers Reset Quiz Quiz Results...

Cyber Security

Purdue model ICSS

Interactive Guide to the Purdue Model (PERA) The PERA Interactive Guide …Introduction… The Model… Security Doctrine… Threats & Cases… Standards & Future…...

ISA-95 Level 3: Mastering (MES), BMS , and Data historians: IACS Control system Architecture

ICCS Network Level 3: Site Manufacturing Operations & Control In the complex architecture of modern industrial automation, every layer plays a crucial role. The Industrial Control and...

All You need to Know about Level 3.5 DMZ for ICCS Cybersecurity with IEC 62443

Mastering the Industrial Fortress: A Deep Dive into the Level 3.5 DMZ for ICCS Cybersecurity with IEC 62443 In the world of Industrial Control and Communication Systems (ICCS), the convergence of...

What is Open Platform Communications (OPC) Server and what is the design requirements

Cyber Security: A Deep Dive into OPC Server Requirements and Design   In the world of Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and automation, data is the lifeblood that keeps operations running. From...

ISA 95 Control system Architecture : All about GATEWAYS requirements and design

Cyber Security: A Deep Dive into Gateway Requirements and Design   In the sprawling, interconnected digital landscape of today, your network’s perimeter is no longer a simple line in the sand...

ISA 95 Control system Architecture : Firewall Requirements and Design Principles

Cyber Security: All About Firewall Requirements and Design In the vast, interconnected digital landscape, your network is your fortress. At the gate of this fortress stands a critical sentinel: the...

How IEC 62443 is Evolving to Meet Tomorrow’s Threats

The Future of Industrial Cybersecurity: How IEC 62443 is Evolving to Meet Tomorrow’s Threats The convergence of Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) is revolutionizing the...

Case Studies: IEC 62443 Implementation in Industrial Plants

Case Studies: IEC 62443 Implementation in Industrial Plants In the intricate and interconnected world of industrial automation and control systems (IACS), cybersecurity is no longer a mere IT...

IEC 62443 Policies and Procedures for Instrumentation Projects

IEC 62443 Policies and Procedures for Instrumentation Projects In the intricate and interconnected world of industrial automation, the security of your instrumentation and control systems is no longer...

Functional Safety

IEC 61508 : An Comprehensive Guide

zIEC 61508: A Comprehensive Framework for Functional Safety in E/E/PE Systems I. An Introduction to Functional Safety and the IEC 61508 Standard 1.1 Defining Functional Safety: Beyond Basic...

A Comprehensive Analysis of Alarm Management and the ISA-18.2 Standard

A Comprehensive Analysis of Alarm Management and the ISA-18.2 Standard Section 1: Executive Summary Effective alarm management is a cornerstone of modern industrial process safety, operational...

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA): The Ultimate Guide for Engineers

Interactive Fault Tree Analysis Explorer Fault Tree Analysis Explorer Fundamentals Methodology Analysis Tools Case Studies Deconstructing Failure, Engineering Safety. Welcome to the Interactive Fault...

SIL Determination TOOL Using Risk Matrix – IEC 61511

Interactive SIL Determination Application SIL Determination Hub Home Framework Calculator Lifecycle HomeFrameworkCalculatorLifecycle Understanding Functional Safety This application translates the...

IEC 61508 SIL Risk Graph Tool (C/F/P/W, Low-Demand)

SIL Risk Graph Calculator · IEC 61508 (C/F/P/W) SIL Risk Graph Calculator IEC 61508 C/F/P/W method. Choose levels and click Calculate to get the resulting SIL. (Orientation aid only; validate per your...

PFDavg calculations for your Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)

SIF PFDavg Calculator (1oo1, 1oo2, 2oo2, 2oo3) SIF PFDavg Calculator MVP Project Name SIF Tag Number Preparer Date λd Units FIT (failures / 109 hours)1/hr Changing this converts λd numbers in-place...

SIL Determination using Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Interactive LOPA & SIL Determination Tool Interactive LOPA & SIL Determination Tool Section 1: Foundational Concepts of LOPA 1.1 The Philosophy of Defense-in-Depth The core principle...

Functional Safety Architectures: An Interactive Guide to 1oo1, 1oo2, 2oo2 & 2oo3

Functional Safety Architectures Explained Functional Safety Architectures An interactive guide to 1oo1, 1oo2, 2oo2, and 2oo3 systems. Click the “Fail” buttons to simulate a component...

Functional Safety Architectures: 1oo1 vs 1oo2 vs 2oo2 vs 2oo3 Explained

In functional safety, the primary difference between 1oo1, 1oo2, 2oo2, and 2oo3 configurations lies in their levels of fault tolerance and their behavior upon failure. A 1oo1 system is the simplest...

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The Principles and Application of Control Systems in Modern Industrial Instrumentation

The Principles and Application of Control Systems in Modern Industrial Instrumentation Part I:...

The Ultimate Guide to MODBUS: Comparing RS485 and TCP/IP Ethernet

Instrunexus Interactive MODBUS Protocol Comparator An interactive tool to explore, compare, and...

MODBUS TCP/IP vs. RS485: Key Differences Explained for 2025

MODBUS RS485 vs. TCP/IP: A Deep Dive into Industrial Protocols In the sprawling world of industrial...

The Importance of Grounding and Shielding in PLC Installations

Interactive Guide to PLC Grounding & Shielding The Ultimate Guide to Grounding & Shielding...

Understanding DCS Power Supply Requirements (UPS & Non-UPS)

Understanding DCS Power Supply Requirements (UPS & Non-UPS) A Distributed Control System (DCS)...

Controlling Output Devices: Understanding DCS Output Modules

Controlling Output Devices: Understanding DCS Output Modules In the intricate world of industrial...

Connecting Sensors and Actuators: A Guide to PLC Input Modules

Connecting Sensors and Actuators: A Guide to DCS Input Modules In the intricate world of industrial...

The Role of the CPU in DCS Processing Power

The Role of the CPU in DCS Processing Power: A Deep Dive In the intricate and high-stakes world of...

Pressure

Pressure Instruments Selection of Types and Ranges : Top 50 Q&A

Top 50 Interview Questions: Pressure Instrument Selection Pressure Instrument Selection Top 50...

Pressure Gauge Selection: A Complete Guide for Any Application

Selecting the Right Pressure Gauge for Your Application: A Complete Guide Selecting the Right...

Digital Pressure Gauges: Features and Field Applications

For decades, analog pressure gauges with their familiar dials and needles were the go-to instruments...

Wireless Pressure Transmitters in IIoT Systems

Wireless Pressure Transmitters: IIoT Revolution In the ever-evolving landscape of the Industrial...

Electronic vs Mechanical Pressure Sensors: Pros and Cons

Electronic vs. Mechanical Pressure Sensors: A Comprehensive Guide for Instrumentation Professionals...

Smart Pressure Transmitters: Features, Advantages, and Uses

In the world of industrial automation and process control, accuracy, reliability, and intelligence...

Absolute Pressure Transmitters: When and Why to Use Them

In the world of industrial process control, accuracy is paramount. Temperature, flow, level, and...

Differential Pressure Transmitters: Principles and Use Cases

Differential Pressure Transmitters: A Comprehensive Guide to Principles and Use Cases In the...

An Overview of Pressure Transmitters: Working and Applications

In the world of industrial automation and process control, the precise measurement of pressure is...

Temperature

Temperature Instruments An Interactive Guide to Instrumentation & Control : Back to Basics

Interactive Guide to Temperature Instruments TempSense Guide Introduction Instrument Explorer Comparison Hub Application Guide IntroductionInstrument ExplorerComparison HubApplication Guide...

Thermal Mass flowmeter : Back Basics Series

Thermal Mass Flowmeter Principle for Flare Gas Comprehensive Guide: Thermal Mass Flowmeters (TMFM) Life-Cycle Principle, Design, Selection, and Field Management for Critical Applications like Flare...

RTD Vs Thermocouple

Thermocouple vs. RTD: An Interactive Guide Thermocouple vs. RTD An Interactive Guide to Choosing the Right Temperature Sensor Which Sensor is Right for You? Start here by selecting your most important...

Top 10 Thermocouple Troubleshooting Tips for Field Engineers

Top 10 Thermocouple Troubleshooting Tips for Field Engineers Thermocouples are the workhorses of temperature measurement in countless industrial applications. From massive furnaces to sensitive...

Correct Mounting Techniques for Surface and Immersion Thermocouples

Correct Mounting Techniques for Surface and Immersion Thermocouples In the world of industrial processes, scientific research, and even everyday technology, accurate temperature measurement is not...

Temperature Sensor Installation in Hazardous Areas

Temperature Sensor Installation in Hazardous Areas: A Complete Guide Monitoring temperature is a fundamental requirement in countless industrial processes. From chemical reactors and oil refineries to...

RTD vs. Thermocouple Installation: What You Need to Know

When it comes to industrial and scientific temperature measurement, two titans dominate the field: the Resistance Temperature Detector (RTD) and the thermocouple. Both are reliable and accurate, but...

Pyrometer Installation Guidelines for High-Temperature Applications

Pyrometer Installation Guidelines for High-Temperature Applications In modern industries, from steel foundries and glass manufacturing to semiconductor fabrication and power generation, accurately...

Thermocouple Installation Best Practices: Avoid These 7 Mistakes 🌡️

Thermocouple Installation Best Practices: Avoid These 7 Mistakes 🌡️ Thermocouples are the unsung heroes of temperature measurement in countless industrial and scientific applications. From monitoring...

Question and Answers

Instrumentation for Rotating Equipment (Compressors & Turbines) : Top 50 Question and Answers

Top 50 Instrumentation Q&A: Rotating Equipment Top 50 Interview Q&A Instrumentation for Rotating Equipment (Compressors & Turbines) 1. Explain the difference between Relative and...

Pressure Instruments Selection of Types and Ranges : Top 50 Q&A

Top 50 Interview Questions: Pressure Instrument Selection Pressure Instrument Selection Top 50 Interview Questions and Comprehensive Answers Q1. What are the key factors to consider when selecting a...

Industrial Signal Standards & Wiring : Top 50 Q&A for your next interview

Top 50 Interview Q&A: Industrial Signal Standards & Wiring Top 50 Industrial Signal Standards & Wiring Q&A Comprehensive, Elaborate Answers for Advanced Interviews I. 4-20 mA...

Thermal Mass flowmeter : Top 50 Question and Answers to know every Instrument Engineer

Thermal Mass Flowmeter: Top 50 Interview Q&A (Full Sheet) Thermal Mass Flowmeter Top 50 Interview Questions & Comprehensive Answers This sheet is designed for quick review of core principles...

Instrumentation Grounding and Earthing : Top 50 Question and Answers

Earthing & Grounding Philosophy for Instrumentation Systems Instrumentation Grounding & Earthing Top 50 Interview Questions and Comprehensive Answers Q1: Differentiate clearly between...

Instrument Location Layout and cable routing layout

Cable Tray Sizing: Top 35 Comprehensive Q&A Cable Tray Sizing: Top 35 Comprehensive Q&A Essential Calculations and Design Principles Q1: What is the primary purpose of cable tray sizing and...

Instrument Air System – requirements, filtration, dew point, leaks. 

Instrument Air System Interview Guide (Top 50 Q&A) Instrument Air System Top 50 Comprehensive Interview Questions and Answers Section 1: Requirements and Standards (Q1-Q10) Q1. What are the...

Hazardous Area Classifications : Top 50 Question and Answers

Top 50 HAC Interview Questions & Answers Hazardous Area Classification (HAC) Top 50 Interview Questions & Comprehensive Answers 1 What is Hazardous Area Classification (HAC), and what is its...

Brows all Question and Answers

Question and Answers Instrument cable selection — shielded, twisted pair, multicore: Top 50 Interview Question and Answers API 6A : WellHead Equipments : Top 50 Question and Answers Instrument Index...

Back To Basis

Temperature Instruments An Interactive Guide to Instrumentation & Control : Back to Basics

Interactive Guide to Temperature Instruments TempSense Guide Introduction Instrument Explorer Comparison Hub Application Guide IntroductionInstrument ExplorerComparison HubApplication Guide Temperature Instruments An Interactive Guide to Instrumentation & Control Welcome to the interactive...

Thermal Mass flowmeter : Back Basics Series

Thermal Mass Flowmeter Principle for Flare Gas Comprehensive Guide: Thermal Mass Flowmeters (TMFM) Life-Cycle Principle, Design, Selection, and Field Management for Critical Applications like Flare Gas. Part 1: Working Principle and Fundamentals Core Principle: Convective Heat Transfer Thermal mass...

The Principles and Application of Control Systems in Modern Industrial Instrumentation

The Principles and Application of Control Systems in Modern Industrial Instrumentation Part I: Foundations of Instrumentation and Control Section 1: An Introduction to Process Control The modern industrial landscape, from sprawling chemical plants to high-precision pharmaceutical laboratories, is...

Volume or Mass? The Definitive Guide to Measuring Fluid Flow

Volumetric vs. Mass Flow Rate: An Interactive Guide Flow Measurement Explorer Concepts Fluid Behavior Technologies Applications Full Report Measuring Flow: Volume or Mass? A fundamental choice in fluid systems is deciding what to measure. Are you concerned with the **space** a fluid occupies...

Understanding Cascade Flow Control Loops – An Interactive Guide to Advanced Process Control

Interactive Cascade Flow Control Loop Explainer Understanding Cascade Flow Control Loops An Interactive Guide to Advanced Process Control What is Cascade Control? In process control, a standard feedback loop uses one measurement (the process variable or PV) to control one manipulated variable (MV)...

PID Controllers Explained: An Interactive Guide to Theory & Tuning

Interactive PID Controller explainer Understanding PID Controllers An interactive, step-by-step guide to Proportional, Integral, and Derivative control. 1. The Proportional (P) Controller What it does: The Proportional term looks at the present error (the difference between your target and current...

Oil and Gas Hazardous Area Classification – Interactive Explorer for Beginners

Interactive Hazardous Area Classification Explorer HAC Explorer Principles Systems Equipment Lifecycle Study Material Hazardous Area Classification An interactive guide to the essential safety standards in the oil and gas industry. Explore the core concepts, compare global systems, and understand...

Understanding Pascal’s Law and Applications

Interactive Explorer: Pascal’s Law Pascal’s Law The Principle The Math Applications Limitations Context Open main menu The Principle The Math Applications Limitations Context The Principle of Transmitted Pressure A change in pressure at any point in a confined, incompressible fluid at...

Control Valve Flow Characteristics → Bernoulli’s Principle + Flow Coefficient (Cv)

Interactive Control Valve Flow Explorer Control Valve Explorer Introduction Bernoulli’s Principle Flow Coefficient (Cv) Flow Characteristics Synthesis The Physics of Control A control valve’s performance is a blend of physics, mechanics, and system dynamics. This interactive guide...

Tools and Calculators

Material Take Off Generator (MTO)

Instrument Hook-up MTO Generator Instrument MTO Generator Generate a Consolidated Material Take Off 1. Select Instruments & Quantities Add New Type Select All Deselect All Reset Generate...

Instrument Datasheet – Comprehensive I&C Engineering Checklists for EPC Projects

Universal Instrument Datasheet — Final Self-Verification Checklist Universal Instrument Datasheet — Final Self-Verification Checklist Applies to pressure/temperature/flow/level transmitters; control...

Generate I&C Deliverables Need for Conceptual, FEED, and Detailed Design.

I&C Project Deliverables Generator (Single-File) I&C Project Deliverables Generator Layout preserved. DCS IO: FEED → “Preliminary IO Schedule — DCS”; no DCS preliminary IO in Conceptual. 1)...

SIL Determination TOOL Using Risk Matrix – IEC 61511

Interactive SIL Determination Application SIL Determination Hub Home Framework Calculator Lifecycle HomeFrameworkCalculatorLifecycle Understanding Functional Safety This application translates the...

Flow meter selection Chart

Infographic: How to Choose the Right Flow Meter The Engineer’s Guide to Flow Measurement Choosing the right flow meter is critical for efficiency, safety, and profitability. This guide...

Accuracy Calcualtor

Transmitter Accuracy Checker (SI · O&G) Transmitter Accuracy Checker SI units · Oil & Gas · IEC/ISA lens · Accuracy threshold is derived from the selected model. 1) Select Instrument &...

IEC 61508 SIL Risk Graph Tool (C/F/P/W, Low-Demand)

SIL Risk Graph Calculator · IEC 61508 (C/F/P/W) SIL Risk Graph Calculator IEC 61508 C/F/P/W method. Choose levels and click Calculate to get the resulting SIL. (Orientation aid only; validate per your...

PFDavg calculations for your Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF)

SIF PFDavg Calculator (1oo1, 1oo2, 2oo2, 2oo3) SIF PFDavg Calculator MVP Project Name SIF Tag Number Preparer Date λd Units FIT (failures / 109 hours)1/hr Changing this converts λd numbers in-place...

SIL Determination using Layer of Protection Analysis (LOPA)

Interactive LOPA & SIL Determination Tool Interactive LOPA & SIL Determination Tool Section 1: Foundational Concepts of LOPA 1.1 The Philosophy of Defense-in-Depth The core principle...

Hazard and Risk assessments

Roles and Responsibilities of a HAZOP Facilitator

The Mandate of the HAZOP Facilitator in Process Safety Excellence: A Procedural and Ethical Analysis...

Fault Tree Analysis (FTA): The Ultimate Guide for Engineers

Interactive Fault Tree Analysis Explorer Fault Tree Analysis Explorer Fundamentals Methodology...

Construction Hazard Identification (HAZID) Workshop Format

A Construction Hazard Identification (HAZID) study for an oil and gas project follows a structured...

Standard Bow-tie workshop worksheet format

Bow-Tie Analysis Worksheet: Oil & Gas Operations Date: Facility/Unit: Team Members: Scenario...

A Hazard Identification (HAZID) worksheet format

Key Objectives of a HAZID Study:   A HAZID study is typically conducted during the early design...

HAZOP work shop work sheet

A Look at the HAZOP Worksheet Format A Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) study is a systematic and...

The HAZOP Process

Interactive HAZOP Study Infographic HAZOP Study: An Interactive Guide A structured and systematic...

HAZOP Study: A Comprehensive Guide to Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

HAZOP Study: A Comprehensive Guide to Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment Introduction to...

Process Knowledge

Three-Phase Separator: Function, Design, and Applications

The Three-Phase Separator: A Comprehensive Analysis of Principles, Design, and Advanced Operations I. Introduction to Three-Phase Separation 1.1. Purpose and Function A three-phase separator is a...

How an LNG Plant Works: From Gas Treatment to Cryogenic Storage

LNG Process Stages The LNG Value Chain 1. Gas Treatment 2. Liquefaction 3. Storage & Loading Gas Treatment (“Sweetening”): Raw natural gas is purified to remove impurities like water...

What is MMSCFD? A Complete Guide to Natural Gas Flow Rate

MMSCFD, or Million Standard Cubic Feet per Day, is a unit of measurement used to quantify the flow rate of natural gas. It’s widely used in the oil and gas industry because it provides a...

LNG Plant Process Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Liquefied Natural Gas Plant Process Explained  Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a cornerstone of the modern global energy landscape. It’s the key that unlocks the ability to transport vast...

Upstream vs. Midstream vs. Downstream: Understanding the 3 Oil & Gas Sectors

Oil and Gas Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Explained: A Complete Guide The oil and gas industry is the engine of the modern world, a colossal network that powers our cars, heats our homes, and...

Environmental Considerations in Onshore Oil and Gas Projects

Environmental Stewardship in Onshore Oil and Gas Projects The global demand for energy continues to drive onshore oil and gas exploration and production. While these projects are vital for economic...

How Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques Improve Onshore Production

How Enhanced Oil Recovery Techniques Improve Onshore Production In the ever-evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, maximizing the recovery of hydrocarbons from existing reservoirs is a...

Pipeline Design and Safety in Onshore Facilities: A Comprehensive Guide

Pipeline Design and Safety in Onshore Facilities: A Comprehensive Guide In the intricate web of modern industry, onshore pipelines serve as the arteries, transporting vital resources like oil, natural...

Best Practices for Optimizing Onshore Oil and Gas Production

Mastering the Flow: Best Practices for Optimizing Onshore Oil and Gas Production In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the oil and gas industry, the quest for production optimization is a...