Session: The Technology of Process Safety

The complexity of modern industrial processes - and the potential hazards associated with them - necessitate robust process safety tools and safeguards to maintain safe operation and prevent adverse outcomes. This session aims to explore innovations, advancements, and learnings related to engineered process safety technologies. Topics may relate to the development and application of new technologies to the process industry as well as the implementation of engineered safeguards that are appropriately designed, installed, operated, and maintained to prevent/mitigate events. We invite speakers to share original contributions, case studies, best practices, and lessons learned on topics related to the technology of process safety, including: • New Innovations: Applications cutting-edge technologies such as AI, machine learning, and robotics in predicting and preventing safety incidents, optimizing safety protocols, and enhancing decision-making processes. • Engineered Safety Systems: o Mechanical Pressure Relief Systems: Innovations in design, testing, and implementation of pressure relief systems to prevent overpressure scenarios. o Instrumented Protection Systems: Development, application, and key learnings related to Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS), Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS), and other instrumented safeguards. o Automated Detection and Response Systems: Advances in automation technologies for real-time detection and response to safety incidents, including release detection and emergency shutdown systems. o Passive Mitigation Technologies: Design and implementation of passive safety measures such as blast walls, fire protection, and drainage/containment systems that do not require active intervention to function.