An Instrumented Protective Function (IPF) is a critical safety mechanism used in industrial processes to prevent accidents or mitigate hazards. It consists of a set of components, including sensors, logic solvers, and final elements, that work together to detect potentially hazardous conditions and take automated action to bring the system to a safe state. For example, an IPF might shut down a process or activate an alarm if a dangerous pressure level is detected.
Identify potential hazards and determine the need for IPFs based on the required risk reduction.
Specify the functional and technical requirements for IPFs, including hardware and software.
Install, commission, and validate the IPF system to ensure itmeets safety standards.
Regularly test and maintain the IPF to ensure it
continues to perform as designed.
Adapt the IPF as needed for process
changes or safely remove it when it’s no longer required.
As a technical safety company, we offer comprehensive services to manage IPFs throughout their lifecycle:
We thoroughly evaluate your project’s risk assessments to uncover improvement areas.
Ensure that IPFs meet rigorous safety and reliability standards
Implement IPFs and test them to confirm proper operation.
Provide regular maintenance, testing, and updates to keep your IPFs effective.
Provide regular maintenance, testing, and updates to keep your IPFs effective.