Process Safety Group Manager Don Connolley to Serve as International Chair of the CCPS Conference at the 2024 GCPS   Greenville, SC – March 12th, 2024 –   aeSolutions , a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company  that provides industrial  process safety and automation products and services , today announced that the company will be presenting and exhibiting at the   AIChE 2024 Spring Meeting and 20th Global Congress on Process Safety (GCPS) . The conference will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, from March 24 - 28, 2024. The annual AIChE Spring Meeting and GCPS is the key technical conference for practicing chemical and process safety engineers and covers the industry's critical needs more broadly and in-depth than any other industry conference.   In attendance from aeSolutions will be Process Safety Group Manager Don Connolley, CSP; SIS Engineering Principal Specialist Lauren Caldwell PE(SC), CFSP, CMSE®; Project Development Engineer, Plant Protection Systems Emily Henry, PE(SC), CFSE; and SIS Engineering Specialist Joel Ramirez, SIS FEL.   In addition to serving as International Chair of the Center for Chemical Process Safety Conference (CCPS) at the 2024 GCPS, Process Safety Group Manager Don Connolley will lead the GCPS Welcoming Plenary Session on Monday, the 25th, at 9:30 a.m. Principal Specialist Lauren Caldwell will co-chair a session titled, “What is Process Safety Culture and How Does it Apply to Me?” on Monday at 3:30 p.m. On Tuesday, the 26th, Project Development Engineer Emily Henry and Engineering Specialist Joel Ramirez will present a session titled, “What is Lurking Under the Radar? Process Safety Essentials You Need to Know” at 3:30 p.m.   WHAT:   AIChE 2024 Spring Meeting and 20th GCPS   WHO: Don Connolley Monday, March 25th, 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Session: 20 th GCPS Welcoming Plenary Session Location: Great Hall AD   Lauren Caldwe ll Monday, March 25th, 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Session: What is Process Safety Culture and How Does it Apply to Me? Location: 222 Emily Henry and Joel Ramirez Tuesday, March 26th, 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Session: What is Lurking Under the Radar? Process Safety Essentials You Need to Know Location: 222   WHERE:   Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana   Booth # 228   WHEN:   March 24 - 27, 2024   REGISTRATION:   www.aiche.org/conferences/aiche-spring-meeting-and-global-congress-on-process-safety/2024/registration-info   To arrange a meeting with a member of the aeSolutions team, contact info@aesolutions.com   About aeSolutions In business since 1998, aeSolutions is a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services. They specialize in helping industrial clients achieve their risk management and operational excellence goals through expertise in process safety, combustion control and safeguarding, safety instrumented systems, control system design and integration, alarm management, and related operations and integrity management systems. For more information, visit www.aesolutions.com .   Media Contact RedIron Public Relations for aeSolutions kari@redironpr.com

New Offering Will be Built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix® Platform Greenville, SC – April 10, 2024  – aeSolutions ,   a consulting, engineering and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services, today announced that it has partnered with Rockwell Automation to develop a Factory Mutual (FM) approved fire and gas system (FGS), the FGS 5000, built on Rockwell Automation’s ControlLogix platform. Release of the new product is planned for summer of 2024 awaiting FM approval. This partnership builds on aeSolutions’ long-standing legacy in delivering PLC/DCS based, FM-approved fire and gas systems in the industrial space for more than 20 years.   “aeSolutions is excited to offer the FGS 5000 based on Rockwell Automatic’s ControlLogix platform. We have taken all the features of our existing FGS platforms and incorporated them into this product to bring another high-performing life-safety platform to market,” said aeSolutions Senior Project Manager Warren Johnson. “The FGS 5000 can be used as a standalone system or as an upgrade to legacy fire and gas systems. Customers in hydrogen production, oil & gas, semiconductor, pharmaceutical industries, as well as chemical and manufacturing plants with combustible or toxic gasses will find that the FM-approved FGS 5000 meets all of their regulatory and compliance needs. We look forward to making this new product available in the marketplace.”   Particularly ideal for industrial facilities with an existing installed base of Rockwell Automation systems, the FGS 5000 offers the same features and functionality of its other FGS products. The FGS 5000 is designed to give customers a reliable fire and gas platform that instrument technicians familiar with Rockwell Automation can easily maintain and troubleshoot. The FGS 5000 is highly scalable and is suitable for installations ranging in I/O counts from 50 to 500 and well-beyond.   By using the same hardware/software platform as Rockwell Automation’s Basic Process Control System (BPCS), the FGS 5000 can be integrated seamlessly into a facility’s existing control architecture with common Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), spare parts, training, engineering/configuration tools, maintenance, and procedures, all of which produce a dramatic savings in both installed and lifecycle costs.   A critical component of the FGS 5000 is its FM-approved secondary power supply system which consists of a charger panel and an industrial-integrity battery pack with a 20-year service life. aeSolutions FM-approved battery calculation tool confirms battery and charger sizing is compliant with NFPA 72 requirements for secondary power supplies.   Additionally, aeSolutions provides end-user training for operator, maintenance, and engineering staff, the last of which covers advanced software troubleshooting topics and adding new field devices to existing systems.   For more information about aeSolutions’ FGS products, visit   https://www.aesolutions.com/fire-gas-products . FGS 5000 Fire & Gas System Info and Datasheet: https://www.aesolutions.com/post/fgs-5000-data   About aeSolutions In business since 1998, aeSolutions is a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services. They specialize in helping industrial clients achieve their risk management and operational excellence goals through expertise in process safety, combustion control and safeguarding, safety instrumented systems, control system design and integration, alarm management, and related operations and integrity management systems. For more information, visit   www.aesolutions.com .   Media Contact Kari Walker for aeSolutions Kari@redironpr.com @KariWalkerPR

aeSolutions recently participated in the Clemson Spring 2024 Career Fair, geared toward STEM graduates. It was an invaluable opportunity for us to engage with talented individuals eager to embark on a career in engineering. We are incredibly grateful for the chance to connect with prospective candidates and showcase what makes aeSolutions an exceptional place to pursue your full potential. Attending career fairs is not just about finding immediate hires; it's about cultivating relationships with future members of the workforce, whether they work for aeSolutions, or with aeSolutions as business partners or even clients. These events provide us with a platform to interact with students and professionals who possess the skills and passion that align with our core values of being Results-Driven, Inclusive, and Relentless. Moreover, these events allow us to stay current with emerging trends in the industry and gain insights into the aspirations of the next generation of engineers. At aeSolutions we prioritize hiring individuals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets to drive innovation and problem-solving. We actively seek candidates majoring in fields such as Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical Engineering, as these disciplines are directly applicable to our work in Process Safety and Automation. Whether it's performing complex risk analysis studies, designing safety systems, or programming and implementing cutting-edge automation solutions, we believe in harnessing the expertise of multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional results. We are especially thankful for our aeSolutions employees who dedicated their time and effort to represent our company at the career fair. Their enthusiasm, professionalism, and commitment to showcasing our company culture and opportunities were truly commendable! If you're someone looking to kickstart or advance your career in engineering, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Whether you're a recent graduate or an experienced professional, we welcome individuals who are eager to improve industry by guiding our clients to increasingly resilient operations and safety communities. You can view our latest job openings at www.aesolutions.com/careers , or submit your resume directly to one of our recruiters at resumes@aesolutions.com .

Company Will Showcase New Machinery Safety Line of Service Greenville, SC – October 19, 2022 – aeSolutions , a consulting, engineering and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services, today announced that the company will be exhibiting at the 2022 South Carolina Manufacturing Expo . The Conference and Expo will take place at the Greenville Convention Center in Greenville, South Carolina from November 3 - 4. With more than 3,000 attendees each year, the conference is one of the largest manufacturing events in the Southeast, and provides manufacturing professionals from across the region the opportunity to discuss the latest manufacturing trends and topics, share their visions, and to become inspired by and immersed in manufacturing culture. At this year’s event aeSolutions will be showcasing its new Machinery Safety Line of Service , which aims to reduce injuries associated with human-machine interaction and improve overall plant value while achieving compliance with machinery safety standards. Experts from aeSolutions will be available to discuss your machinery safety needs. WHAT: 2022 South Carolina Manufacturing Expo WHERE: Greenville Convention Center, Greenville, SC Booth # 246 WHEN: November 3 - 4, 2022 REGISTRATION: https://scmanufacturingconference.com/attendee-registration/ To arrange a meeting with a member of the aeSolutions team at the Expo, contact info@aesolutions.com . About aeSolutions In business since 1998, aeSolutions is a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services. They specialize in helping industrial clients achieve their risk management and operational excellence goals through expertise in process safety, combustion control and safeguarding, safety instrumented systems, control system design and integration, alarm management, and related operations and integrity management systems. For more information, visit www.aesolutions.com . Media Contact RedIron PR for aeSolutions kari@redironpr.com

Industry Veteran to Focus on Client Success and Growing the Company’s Portfolio Greenville, SC –January 17, 2024–   aeSolutions , a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company, today announced the appointment of David Ivester to the position of senior vice president for Sales and Marketing. Ivester will serve on the senior leadership team, where he will head the company’s sales strategy and efforts.   “We could not have asked for a better candidate for our sales leader position than David. He is an innovative thinker and problem solver, and has the right market experience,” said aeSolutions President Ken O’Malley. “Most importantly, he is an ideal cultural fit for our organization. Through his collaborative approach, he will help us to refocus on what our clients really need from us.” In his new role as senior vice president, Ivester will provide organizational leadership to help drive the growth of the company’s portfolio. Prior to joining aeSolutions, Ivester accumulated more than 30 years of experience in a variety of leadership positions in sales and marketing in the process automation space. During his previous tenure at Emerson, Ivester held a range of roles, from sales representative to vice president of Global Accounts. In his most recent role at Emerson, his responsibilities included leading a billion-dollar revenue-generating team and managing capital project investments. “From the very beginning of my conversations with aeSolutions about joining the company, I knew I aligned with the com pany’s focus on client success and emp loyee development. It’s a good fit from a values perspective, and I am also really excited about working in a smaller company with quick decision-making cycles,” said Ivester. “I have a passion for developing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships and I’ve spent a significant portion of my career in the strategic account management segment of sales. My record of hiring and developing talent in my previous role is one of the things I’ve been most proud of. I’m thrilled for this new challenge, and I look forward to applying my knowledge and skills as the company looks to the future.” About aeSolutions In business since 1998, aeSolutions is a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services. They specialize in helping industrial clients achieve their risk management and operational excellence goals through expertise in process safety, combustion control and safeguarding, safety instrumented systems, control system design and integration, alarm management, and related operations and integrity management systems. For more information, visit www.aesolutions.com .   Media Contact RedIron PR for aeSolutions kari@redironpr.com

C-Level Appointments and New Business Units Will Enhance Company Client Services; Set Stage for Projected Growth Greenville, SC – June 26, 2024 – aeSolutions , an applied engineering solutions development and delivery company that assesses industrial process risk and implements risk response plans through critical systems, today announced multiple executive appointments and a new corporate growth structure. Both the executive appointments and the new structure are designed to drive client success and position the company for growth in client services and offerings. “At aeSolutions, the pursuit of client success in tandem with employee development is foundational,” said Ken O’Malley, founder, who is now stepping into the position of CEO. “It’s not enough just to win business today; our long-term success must be built on that foundation. We believe this so strongly that we recently reorganized our corporate structure around our unique client success model. We have an exciting vision of our future, and now we have the leadership and structure to get us there.”   Key Personnel Appointments Executive Appointments   Ken O’Malley, Chief Executive Officer (CEO): O’Malley started aeSolutions with two partners in 1998 and most recently served as aeSolutions’ president. He has proven to be a leader capable of transitioning from a startup with five employees to a mid-sized consulting and engineering company that has locations in multiple states executing critical projects for international, Fortune 100 clients. Joel Read, Chief Financial Officer (CFO):  As aeSolutions’ first CFO and member of the Executive Leadership team, Read leverages his strong history of elevating company performances while navigating through periods of significant change. Read’s previous roles include serving as the president of Executive Interim Management, LLC and as Division CFO, Division Controller and Global HQ Business Planner at IBM Global Services. Chris Neff, Chief Operating Officer (COO):  Neff has more than 25 years of experience developing and executing complex projects to create value for customers in diverse industries including refining, chemicals, onshore and offshore oil and gas, LNG, syngas/methanol, utilities, infrastructure, power, metals, mining, food, and pharmaceuticals. Throughout his career, Neff has held many leadership positions, from serving as an instrumentation and controls systems lead engineer for a large refinery to leading an operation team of more than 600 staff for a global corporation. Prior to being named COO, Neff served as aeSolutions’ senior vice president of Project Development and Plant Protection Systems. David Ivester Chief Commercial Officer (CCO): Prior to joining aeSolutions in January 2024, Ivester accumulated more than 30 years of experience in a variety of leadership positions in sales and marketing in the process automation space. During his previous tenure at Emerson, Ivester held a range of roles, from sales representative to vice president of Global Accounts. In his most recent role at Emerson, his responsibilities included leading a billion-dollar revenue-generating team and managing capital project investments. His most recent role at aeSolutions was as senior vice president for Sales and Marketing.   Promotions   Ken Whittle, Vice President of Solutions Development: Whittle’s 30-plus years of leadership roles in environment, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S)/operations comprise experience with mechanical integrity, maintenance excellence, mergers and acquisitions, and leadership coaching and mentoring. Additionally, he held increasingly senior and complex roles at corporate and business levels, at both large and small upstream and downstream petrochemical facilities. Prior to his promotion to vice president of Solutions Development, Whittle served as aeSolutions’ senior director of Process Safety.   New Business Units/Branches To streamline and more tightly focus operations at aeSolutions, the company consolidated multiple business units into two: Solutions Development and Solutions Delivery, each overlaying four organizational branches focused on our Sales and Service, our People, Deployment, and our Projects.   “With these updates, aeSolutions has created a structure that includes a C-suite to lead our forecasted rapid growth as we head towards our 2027 vision with a strategic plan in mind,” added O’Malley. “Our growth will create an abundance of opportunities for our employees as well, propelling them to increasingly contribute to the success of our clients. This new structure is a win-win-win for our clients, our employees, and our company.”  Let’s Go!!   About aeSolutions In business since 1998, aeSolutions is an applied engineering solutions development and delivery company that assesses industrial process risk and implements risk response plans through critical systems. They specialize in helping industrial clients achieve their risk management and operational excellence goals. Their expertise includes process safety, combustion control and safeguarding, safety instrumented systems, control system design and integration, alarm management, and related operations and integrity management systems. For more information, visit www.aesolutions.com . Media Contact Kari Ritacco RedIron Public Relations for aeSolutions kari@redironpr.com

Industrial Process Safety and Automation Company aeSolutions Announces Achievements for 2022 and Plans for 2023: Company to Focus on Expanded Client Services and Employee Development and Recruitment in 2023 Greenville, SC – February 22, 2023 – aeSolutions , a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services, today announced company milestones achieved and overall performance for 2022. The company’s achievements included the launch of two new lines of business, a year-over-year growth of 12 percent, several key hires and promotions, and an increased focus on employee recruitment and development. “In 2022, aeSolutions continued to position itself to better serve our clients and partners,” said Ken O’Malley, president of aeSolutions. “We maintained our focus on oil, renewables, chemicals and petrochemicals, and entered the Green Hydrogen renewable energy and machine safety markets. We established two new business lines – Plant Protection Systems and Migrations and Upgrades – that will enable us to more fully assist our clients with larger, more complex projects, and our revenue has recovered and exceeded pre-covid levels.” New Business Units/Divisions Plant Protection Systems A new Plant Protection Systems business was created by combining the Fired Equipment, Safety Instrumented Systems, and Combustible and Toxic Gas Detection service lines under one senior leader. This single vertical business is responsible for the design and delivery of the critical systems that protect people and the environment. Migrations and Upgrades A new Migrations and Upgrades business was established. This team guides clients to develop phased project road maps that minimize or eliminate the interruption to production and deliver upgraded, future-capable systems. O’Malley added, “Growth in 2023 will come from a tighter alignment of our organizational structure with our well-known brand and service lines, which places a single senior leader at the top level of accountability for delivery and client satisfaction from concept development through turnover and startup. We are excited about the changes and looking forward to an incredibly productive 2023.” Key Personnel Appointments Promotions ● Carolyn Bott, Associate Process Safety Group Manager (GM): A seasoned process safety engineer with a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering and certification in Safety Engineering, Bott has experience working in the Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas (Onshore and Offshore), and Energy industries. ● Chris Neff, Senior Vice President (VP) of Project Development and Plant Protection Systems: An industry veteran with more than 25 years of experience developing and executing complex projects to create value for customers in diverse industries including refining, chemicals, onshore and offshore oil and gas, liquefied natural gas, syngas/methanol, utilities, infrastructure, power, metals, mining, food, and pharmaceuticals. Appointment ● Ken Whittle, Senior Director of Process Safety: Whittle’s 30-plus years of leadership roles in environment, health, safety and sustainability (EHS&S)/operations comprise experience with mechanical integrity, maintenance excellence, mergers and acquisitions, and leadership coaching and mentoring. Key Product/Deliverable Highlights Available as a turnkey solution, the FGS 1400 MK II is pre-engineered, preconfigured and prepackaged, and is suitable for a wide variety of applications. Scalable from small to large industrial installations, the solution is based on industry standard safety and control system platforms and is designed to provide combustible and toxic gas detection and fire protection. In 2022, the FGS 1400 MK II was updated to utilize Siemens latest generation Simatic ET 200SP HA input/output (I/O) cards. Company Culture/Initiatives In 2022, aeSolutions adopted an employee-opt-in hybrid office model that allowed the company to better align its commercial real estate with the needs and preferences of its business leaders and team members. Restructuring in this way enabled the company to reduce its annual commercial real estate leases by almost half, freeing up resources for investment in employee development and company growth. Additionally, the company formalized a talent development strategy and program that includes the launch of a new learning management system and the rollout of a formal employee-directed coaching program. Plans for 2023 In 2023, aeSolutions will continue to strive to be an employee-centric company with a primary purpose of supporting each stakeholder in the pursuit of their fullest potential. As a company, aeSolutions believes that client success can only come from a supported, valued workforce. About aeSolutions In business since 1998, aeSolutions is a consulting, engineering and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services. They specialize in helping industrial clients achieve their risk management and operational excellence goals through expertise in process safety, combustion control and safeguarding, safety instrumented systems, control system design and integration, alarm management, and related operations and integrity management systems. For more information, visit www.aesolutions.com. Media Contact Kari Walker for aeSolutions Kari@redironpr.com @KariWalkerPR

Company to Focus on Expansion and Core Expertise in 2022 Greenville, SC – February 23, 2022 – aeSolutions , a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services, today announced company milestones achieved and overall performance for 2021. The company’s significant achievements included outstanding client retention, several key hires to help propel the company into the future, and the release of its newest offering, aeAlarm ™ . “In looking back at 2021, aeSolutions emerged smarter, stronger, more focused and even better positioned to serve our clients and partners,” said Ken O’Malley, president of aeSolutions. “aeSolutions remains unparalleled in the industry when it comes to helping industrial clients achieve their risk management and operational excellence goals through our expertise in integrating process safety and automation. Our adaptability and capacity to pivot have demonstrated to our clients that we are a trusted partner and service provider, and they can rely on us to offer continuity and excellence even in difficult times. In a year of continued challenges, aeSolutions enjoyed significant repeat business from 72% of its existing clients, a 3% increase over 2020. Furthermore, 43% of the company’s business came from new clients. Over the past two decades, aeSolutions has focused on growing a solid technical team and delivering resilient solutions to industries’ toughest challenges. To address both, the company has begun offering its clie nts Front End Loading (FEL) co nceptual design services that integrate the expertise of all of its service lines rather than aligning under individual solution silos . a eSolutions has endeavored to streamline its product offerings by organizing around these market-facing teams, which has also meant developing strategic plans and raising the bar on project execution and delivery expertise. As a result, aeSolutions’ clients are better equipped to select the optimum design options for their capital projects. O’Malley went on to add, “W e have seen an uptick in clients seeking our support for projects that had been put on hold, as well as an increase in clients looking to us to bolster their reduced staff and take broader ownership of projects that would have been typically executed in-house. We are excited to continue strengthening relationships with our current clients and look forward to building relationships with the new.” As the pandemic continued into 2021, aeSolutions remained committed to hiring and developing the best talent, regardless of location; as such, the company continues to offer opportunities to work remotely. Additionally, the firm restarted its intern program and i nitiated the Rapid Skills Development program, designed to accelerate the process by which staff members who are early in their career become engaged in project work. Key Personnel Appointments The business added several key hires during 2021. Ben Krisher, Human Resources Director: A Human Resources (HR) expert with more than a decade’s worth of experience. At aeSolutions, he manages a high-performing team of HR professionals across the entire company. He specializes in finding and hiring the best technical talent available in the industrial process safety, combustion, and automation fields. Laura Ankrom, Vice President of Process Safety: An aeSolutions veteran with more than 11 years at the company and over 25 years of experience in the process safety and risk management field, including significant involvement in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Process Safety Management and the United States Environmental Protection Agency Risk Management Program compliance. Laura specializes in and provides technical support in the rollout, implementation, training, and auditing of global and site level process safety and risk management systems and support corporate management systems and leadership development. Roland Stock - Manager of Projects: A specialist in project management with nearly 20 years of experience planning and managing engineering, fabrication, and construction projects focusing on quality, cost containment, adherence to defined scope, and on-time delivery. Roland brings proven leadership and management experience in helping to motivate teams for successful project delivery. aeSolutions Launches Proprietary aeAlarm™ Rationalization Tool In response to a growing market need, aeAlarm was created to support the alarm rationalization process by providing a clear and concise approach to critical alarm documentation. aeAlarm is a control system platform agnostic and is adaptable across all industrial sectors. It is effective for projects of all types and sizes, including small project rationalizations and large site-wide efforts. Additionally, the tool creates a platform to compile process safety information and generates customized reports and tables to expedite data tracking for site-specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Plans for 2022 Heading into the coming year, aeSolutions will continue to strengthen its position as a valued partner to the world’s process manufacturers as they seek to conduct smarter, more resilient industrial operations and contribute to safer communities. To accomplish that, the firm will embrace and expand its renewed emphasis on core consulting and engineering expertise and focus on the growth and expansion of its core business of providing industrial markets with resilient solutions that integrate process safety and automation. The goals for the company will include significant growth in headcount across all expertise areas in the first six months of the year and to continue to foster a culture and expectation of continual professional and personal growth. Through the development of the company and its stakeholders, aeSolutions aspires to enhance the way its stakeholders think about the relationship between customer and supplier, to advance the understanding that it is a relationship built on trust, and to have the embodiment of those ideals result in an excellent experience for the customer. About aeSolutions In business since 1998, aeSolutions is a consulting, engineering, and systems integration company that provides industrial process safety and automation products and services. They specialize in helping industrial clients achieve their risk management and operational excellence goals through expertise in process safety, combustion control and safeguarding, safety instrumented systems, control system design and integration, alarm management, and related operations and integrity management systems. For more information, visit www.aesolutions.com. Media Contact Kari Walker for aeSolutions Kari@redironpr.com @KariWalkerPR "Industrial Process Safety and Automation Company aeSolutions Achieves Year of Outstanding Growth and Client Retention"

A natural gas processing and compression facility control rooms had to relocate, which caused many challenges in an application with many potential hazards during the process. Project included control panel upgrades, communication digitalization and moving process control and process safety systems. Control room relocation insights Control room, process control system migration project challenges E-stop migration, process isolation safety complications Project lessons learned: System integration project management Six steps for project success included control system, safety system cutover, factory acceptance test, control panel upgrade Project results: Project management, standardization, control panels Lessons for future projects: Front-end loading, codes and standards by Ted Hoffman, PE , senior project development engineer; Charles Mills , automation control specialist, both with aeSolutions . Edited by Chris Vavra, web content manager, CFE Media and Technology. Read the full article here: Achieving on-stream control room relocations (controleng.com)

The Mary Kay O’Connor Safety & Risk Conference offers attendees the opportunity to join more than 500 researchers and industry representatives from around the world to share the latest innovations and developments in process safety. Several representatives from the company will present at this year’s event and be available to meet at Booth # 12 . Links to the aeSolutions' whitepapers being presented will be added below as they are released. Day 1 - October 11th 10:00 AM Detection & Mitigation of Hydrogen Releases - Presented by Jesse Brumbaugh PE (TX) Topic: Hydrogen Safety Room: North Download Paper 11:30 AM Lunch - Exhibitors Presentation - aeSolutions - Presented by Chris Neff, PMP Day 3 - October 13th 9:30 AM Unrealized Potential of SRS - Presented by Greg Hardin, CFSE Topic: Security Room: South Find aeSolutions at Booth 12 The 2023 Conference will host: ⚬ 26th MKOPSC International Process Safety Symposium ⚬ 78th Instrumentation and Automation Symposium ⚬ 2nd Ocean Energy Safety Symposium More conference info can be found at https://mkosymposium.tamu.edu/

by Mike Scott , P.E., CFSE, aeSolutions Founder ​ A two‐prong templatized approach to multiple brownfield burner management system upgrades can result in significant cost savings. The first step requires coming up with an equivalent design for the safety instrumented burner management system following the ISA 84 safety lifecycle , as allowed in current NFPA standards. The second step utilizes a templatization approach for multiple units with common functionality that will allow an organization to further maximize savings. Actual experience doing this on repeat BMS projects indicate the level of overall savings can be as high as 75% on the safety lifecycle, 70% on the control system design and integration, and 35% on the operation and maintenance activities. The combined overall savings are roughly 60%. Unlock this download by completing the form: Drive risk out of the business and maximize availability of your fired equipment by engaging aeSolutions Burner Management System and Combustion Control System experts. Our experts are active on NFPA, API, IEC and ISA committees to ensure that code compliance is built into everything we deliver. Learn More

by Chris Neff, PMP In 2012, one of the steam boilers at the Wynnewood Refinery in Oklahoma exploded during a turnaround, resulting in the death of two workers. It was discovered that the boiler in question had a history of “hard starts.” As a result of this avoidable tragedy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited Wynnewood Refining Company with multiple violations related to the Process Safety Management (PSM) standard under 29 CFR 1910.119. The incident at Wynnewood impacted the families of those harmed, the corporation’s reputation, and the bottom line. It also set a precedent for how facilities should implement PSM applicability, interconnectivity, and proximity for fired equipment. OSHA contended that the boiler was interconnected to a covered process throug h the refinery fuel gas system and steam header. The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals agreed and ruled on behalf of OSHA that the boundary of a PSM process can extend beyond vessels and piping that contain hazardous chemicals. This ruling determined that utilities and fired equipment posing the risk of a catastrophic release, independent of their connection to hazardous materials, may be drawn into a site’s PSM covered processes. Many facilities rely on prescriptive applications, such as codes provided by the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), to manage fired equipment. While facilities have incorporated fired equipment, such as boilers, into their risk assessment process, the focus has historically been on the steam or process side of the equipment. Often the default for the Burner Management System (BMS) is the application of NFPA. Compliance with NFPA does not ensure compliance with OSHA PSM. In light of the Wynnewood ruling, PSM covered facilities must reevaluate their approach to fired equipment. Per NFPA 85*, utilizing the equivalency provision, an alternative design to meet the requirements of the code can be accomplished where all the following are provided: (1) Approval of the authority having jurisdiction. (2) A documented hazard analysis that addresses all the requirements of the code. (3) A documented life-cycle system safety analysis that addresses all requirements of the code and incorporates the appropriate application-based safety integrity level (SIL) for safety instrumented systems (SIS). The NFPA codes (85, 86, and 87 ) all reference ISA/IEC 61511 as a recognized methodol ogy for achieving equivalency. Likewise, OSHA also recognizes ISA/IEC 61511 as Recognized and Generally Acceptable Good Engineering Practice (RAGAGEP) for PSM covered processes. The Wynnewood ruling points to one distinct conclusion: PSM covered facilities should evaluate the applicability of their PSM and NFPA management systems for their fired equipment to determine if they are in conformance with OSHA’s declared expectations. * Reference Added to clarify equivalency: NFPA 85 Boiler and Combustion System Hazard Code 2019 Annex A, A4.11. Keywords: Process Analysis, Process Safety Management, Combustion, Boilers, Fire Alarm Interconnected Systems, Fired Equipment, Safety Instrumented Systems, ISA/IEC 61511 , NPFA 85, NFPA 86, NFPA 87, ISA 84, OSHA,