Guidance on the Identification of SIF in BMS

The ISA84 committee determined that it was appropriate to provide supplemental information on the application of hazard and risk analysis to Burner Management Systems. The purpose of ISA TR-84.00.05 is to provide users of ANSI/ISA-84.00.01-2004 with guidance on how to identify safety functions within the BMS. Safety functions classified as Safety Instrumented Functions should be designed and managed according to ANSI/ISA-84.00.01-2004, as well as other applicable practices. The presented work processes and illustrations are not intended to replace, but instead to supplement, the requirements of good engineering practices applicable to BMS, such as NFPA 85, NFPA 86, API 556, ASME CSD-1, and API RP 14C.

Steve is an active ISA member and past officer as Program Chairman of the Houston Section. A graduate of the University of Illinois, Chicago Circle campus, Steve has worked in the Instrumentation and Controls industry in sales and marketing positions as salesman, rep firm owner and marketing consultant. He has lived and worked in the New York City, New England, and Texas Gulf Coast areas. He joined Wilson-Mohr as an Account Manager in 2005 and transitioned to a Business Development Manager in their Projects Execution Group in 2007 focusing on Burner Management Systems for end users and OEMs. Steve has 37 years’ experience selling to the power, oil & gas, semiconductor, and water/wastewater industries.