SIL Validation

SIS Management: SIL Validation Workflow

This workflow describes the process of validating the function of the safety equipment (sensors, logic solvers, and final elements) installed to safeguard an instrumented function.

In the following workflow diagram, the blue text in a shape indicates that the corresponding description has been provided in the sections that follow the diagram. For more information, refer to the Interpreting the Workflow Diagrams topic in the APM Product Workflows documentation.
Note: For information on the personas associated with a APM module, refer to the APM Product Workflows documentation.
Define Proof Test TemplateApprove Proof Test TemplateDefine Proof Test TaskPerform Proof TestPromote to ASMAsset Strategy ManagementPerform Proof TestReview, Approve, and Close Proof TestEnter Proof Test Results and Complete Proof TestSIL VerificationSIL Verification

Define Proof Test Template

Persona: Analyst

Create a Proof Test Template and Proof Test Template Details to specify the trip points and error limits for each element in the PIL.

Approve Proof Test Template

Persona: Analyst

Approve the Proof Test Template by selecting Approved in the Template Status field.

Define Proof Test Task

Persona: Analyst

Create a Proof Test Task record to schedule the proof test and assign the task to a user. You can also use Inspection Tasks (of the type Proof Test) created in Asset Strategy Management, which are listed in the Proof Test Tasks section of the SIS Management Overview page.

Perform Proof Test

Persona: Technician

Print the Proof Test Template. Perform the proof test in the field as per the instructions provided in the Proof Test Template.

Enter Proof Test Results and Complete Proof Test

Persona: Technician

Create a Proof Test to enter the readings taken while performing the proof test in the field. Link the Proof Test to the Proof Test Template and the Proof Test Task. APM indicates whether each step in the proof test has passed or failed.

Review, Approve, and Close Proof Test

Persona: Analyst

Review the proof test results, and then close it by selecting Closed in the Functional Test Status field.

Create Recommendation

Persona: Analyst

You can create a Recommendation to provide suggestions to improve the proof test results or to prevent overt failures such as broken electrical conduit, failure of a protective element, rusted wires, or the presence of excess moisture.

Promote to ASM

Persona: Analyst

Promote the Recommendation to Asset Strategy Management (ASM), where the associated action can be implemented as an Inspection Task of the task type Proof Test.

Asset Strategy Management

Persona: Analyst

Go to the Asset Strategy Management workflow.