Major global operating companies are progressively adopting the human factors engineering (HFE) discipline to ensure quality, safety, and fit-for-purpose equipment and facilities. Human factors are all those considerations that enhance... read more →

Engineering staff of Sofis partners Ibemo and Kios are about to conduct a full inspection of all 634 interlocks, installed on the Chinarevskoye field in Kazachstan, one of the main... read more →

For efficient operation of boilers, frequent ‘bottom blow-down’ procedures are required to help remove sludge deposits from within the vessel. Sludge may form from dirt in the water supply or... read more →

Ethylene production is an inherently complex and dangerous process, particularly when considering the operation of valves and/or line blinds around a cracking furnace. The incorrect operation of the controls to... read more →

An open path to relief must be maintained on Safety Relief Systems at all times during work exercises. A spare relief capacity, enables continuous production while maintenance procedures take place,... read more →

SBM reaches new levels of pigging safety using valve interlocks managed by a sequence control panel. This electronic panel manages start key release, based on compressor input signals and key... read more →

In order to operate a valve equipped with a Netherlocks interlock from a locked-open to a locked-closed position, you first need the 'open' key for that particular valve interlock. The... read more →

If sequential control is unnecessary, a valve locking device can be used to temporarily lock off the valve. The valve locking device enables individual personnel to isolate equipment while they... read more →