Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Enabling Condition A continuous operation or condition (even if brief) that needs to be present for the initiating event failure to reach its consequence; different from a discrete event that provides an opportunity for failure. Enabling conditions are considered during Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs) conducted by aeSolutions' trained facilitators. PHAs help companies identify hazard scenarios that could lead to a release of highly hazardous chemicals that can cause negative impact on people, the environment, and property. Our Services Control System Migrations | Procurement Specification & Vendor Selection aeSolutions discusses the complexities of control system migrations with a focus on procurement specifications and vendor selection. Leverage Unplanned Shutdowns to Enhance Safety Testing | ChemicalProcessing.com Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing do ISS Source - Functional Safety Assessment Stage 1 Can Discover Critical Flaws Early Imagine discovering a critical flaw in your safety system design before your plant goes operational. This scenario, while nerve-wracking, un

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions What is a burner management system or BMS A control system used for ensuring safe startup, control and monitoring of temperature, and shutdown of a heated vessel that can include interlocks, trips, flame monitoring, ignition systems, etc. Burner management systems are often referred to as BMS. Our Services Control System Migrations | Procurement Specification & Vendor Selection aeSolutions discusses the complexities of control system migrations with a focus on procurement specifications and vendor selection. Leverage Unplanned Shutdowns to Enhance Safety Testing | ChemicalProcessing.com Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing do ISS Source - Functional Safety Assessment Stage 1 Can Discover Critical Flaws Early Imagine discovering a critical flaw in your safety system design before your plant goes operational. This scenario, while nerve-wracking, un

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) is the computational software simulation of fluid-flow phenomena. It uses applied mathematics, physics, and numerical analysis to generate 3D models that can help visual the flow of gas or liquid. aeSolutions uses CFD for modeling to determine consequences of an accidental release for facility siting or hazard scenarios. It is also used for gas detection sensor placement as an alternative method to the Graphical Approach that justifies a more accurate number and placement of combustible and toxic gas detectors. Our Services Control System Migrations | Procurement Specification & Vendor Selection aeSolutions discusses the complexities of control system migrations with a focus on procurement specifications and vendor selection. Leverage Unplanned Shutdowns to Enhance Safety Testing | ChemicalProcessing.com Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing do ISS Source - Functional Safety Assessment Stage 1 Can Discover Critical Flaws Early Imagine discovering a critical flaw in your safety system design before your plant goes operational. This scenario, while nerve-wracking, un

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) is a reliability metric that represents the average time between failures of a system or component. MTBF is used to predict the reliability and performance of equipment over time. Our Services Control System Migrations | Procurement Specification & Vendor Selection aeSolutions discusses the complexities of control system migrations with a focus on procurement specifications and vendor selection. Leverage Unplanned Shutdowns to Enhance Safety Testing | ChemicalProcessing.com Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing do ISS Source - Functional Safety Assessment Stage 1 Can Discover Critical Flaws Early Imagine discovering a critical flaw in your safety system design before your plant goes operational. This scenario, while nerve-wracking, un

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Alarm Priority A relative importance assigned to each alarm indicating the urgency of response, typically using an allowable response time and consequence severity. aeSolutions can supply expertise at all stages of alarm management including consulting, training, and facilitating rationalization teams, followed by full design and implementation services. Our Services Control System Migrations | Procurement Specification & Vendor Selection aeSolutions discusses the complexities of control system migrations with a focus on procurement specifications and vendor selection. Leverage Unplanned Shutdowns to Enhance Safety Testing | ChemicalProcessing.com Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing do ISS Source - Functional Safety Assessment Stage 1 Can Discover Critical Flaws Early Imagine discovering a critical flaw in your safety system design before your plant goes operational. This scenario, while nerve-wracking, un

Combustion Control Systems - Automation Application Optimizing Fuel Air Operation aeSolutions' family of products includes industrial Combustion Control Systems in several packages. The pre-engineered packages are configurable to meet the client's operational requirements. The CCS is readily configured to implement a variety of fuel-saving optimization techniques, including fully metered / cross-limited fuel air control with oxygen trim, and interfacing to a wide variety of field sensors, analyzers, and valves. The CCS is often supplied as an integrated Combustion Management System package, which includes an aeSolutions BMS for safe startup, shutdown, and interlocking. • Graphical HMI common to CCS and BMS • Alarming, tuning, and diagnostic displays • Communications to BMS and DCS • Multiple fuel optimization • Cross-limiting, Oxygen trim • Boilers, heaters, dryers, thermal oxidizers • Combustion Management Engineering Automation Services Previous Next

Construction, Installation, Commissioning Realizing the Vision aeSolutions can supply the construction scope of work and support the client with preparing and analyzing bid packages based on the detailed design. aeSolutions can support the control system and field installation activities, including power up and commissioning with cabinet testing, communication testing, and I/O signal testing. Commissioning demonstrates that the control system hardware and all the I/O devices are connected correctly and functioning. • Construction schedule, scope of work • Construction bid package • Construction bid evaluation support • Installation drawings • On-site construction support • Commissioning check sheets • On-site commissioning support Automation Services Previous Next

Site Acceptance Testing and Startup Testing and Turnover After the control system and I/O have been installed and commissioned, aeSolutions works with the client to deliver Site Acceptance Testing in accordance with aeSolutions' generated SAT plan. SAT is similar to the FAT but includes testing of actual field devices and foreign device interfaces. Site Acceptance Testing proves that the supplied system, including the control logic and operator stations, is interfaced to the field I/O correctly and performs in accordance with the project specifications. aeSolutions offers startup support after the client has accepted the system. • Approved SAT test plan • SAT test results and punch list disposition • Startup assistance support Automation Services Previous Next

Control System Configuration Creating Consistently Correct Control aeSolutions' qualified specialists configure control logic and operator stations (HMI) to perform the required process functionality in accordance with industry and project standards. Individual control loops are configured and tested to the software design specifications. Software quality standards lead to consistent, correct, maintainable control systems. • Function block, function chart, ladder, and structured text languages • Engineering workstation configuration and productivity tools • Alarm management logic, summaries, and indications • Displays, faceplates, screen navigation, dynamics, trends • Regulatory and advanced control loops • Process interlocks, alarms, first-outs, and resets • Batch management and phase logic • Process historian, alarm archives, reports • Foreign device interfaces • Asset management and maintenance system Automation Services Previous Next

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Jet Fire A fire resulting from the combustion of a fuel continuously released with some significant momentum in a particular direction. A jet fire is distinguished from a flash fire by its sense of direction and continuous duration. Jet fires are considered during facility siting studies or consequence modeling conducted by aeSolutions' experienced modelers. Modeling helps companies identify the flammable and/or toxic consequences and impacts to receptors due to a chemical release. Our Services Control System Migrations | Procurement Specification & Vendor Selection aeSolutions discusses the complexities of control system migrations with a focus on procurement specifications and vendor selection. Leverage Unplanned Shutdowns to Enhance Safety Testing | ChemicalProcessing.com Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing do ISS Source - Functional Safety Assessment Stage 1 Can Discover Critical Flaws Early Imagine discovering a critical flaw in your safety system design before your plant goes operational. This scenario, while nerve-wracking, un

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions Redundancy Use of multiple elements or systems to perform the same function, in order to improve reliability. Our Services Control System Migrations | Procurement Specification & Vendor Selection aeSolutions discusses the complexities of control system migrations with a focus on procurement specifications and vendor selection. Leverage Unplanned Shutdowns to Enhance Safety Testing | ChemicalProcessing.com Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing do ISS Source - Functional Safety Assessment Stage 1 Can Discover Critical Flaws Early Imagine discovering a critical flaw in your safety system design before your plant goes operational. This scenario, while nerve-wracking, un

Acronyms & Terms Glossary <- More Definitions PHA Process Hazard Analysis (PHA) is a process for analyzing hazards with hazardous chemicals. The goal is to recognize potential causes and evaluate the consequences of hazardous chemical releases. PHA studies are the core of process safety and risk management programs. They help companies identify hazard scenarios that could lead to a release of highly hazardous chemicals that can cause negative impact on people, the environment, and property. PHA also is required by OSHA's PSM (29 CFR 1910.119) and EPA's RMP (40 CFR 68) regulations in the US and process safety and risk management regulations around the world. Types of PHAs include: - Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) - What if - What-If/Checklist Analysis - Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) - Dust Hazard Assessment - Control System Hazard and Operability (CHAZOP) Our Services Control System Migrations | Procurement Specification & Vendor Selection aeSolutions discusses the complexities of control system migrations with a focus on procurement specifications and vendor selection. Leverage Unplanned Shutdowns to Enhance Safety Testing | ChemicalProcessing.com Discover how unplanned shutdowns can facilitate proof testing of safety instrumented functions, improving safety protocols and minimizing do ISS Source - Functional Safety Assessment Stage 1 Can Discover Critical Flaws Early Imagine discovering a critical flaw in your safety system design before your plant goes operational. This scenario, while nerve-wracking, un