The original scope of the project required the replacement of 22 actuators from fail close to fail last, and the implementation of new SIS signals in the field to fulfill a SIL 1 requirement.
Upon commencing FEED, the I&C team reviewed existing valve / actuator information and the SIS requirements to effectively determine the required inputs. Technical documents such as the Hazard Assessment and SIL Analysis were also reviewed, and the findings coupled with recommended solutions were communicated to the client. To optimize design, a selection of motorized valves, hand valves, and flow valves were identified to be re-wired to achieve SIL 1 level requirement.
By challenging the original PHA assessment done by the client, the Rally team was able to the provide the following value to the client:
- Narrowed down the number of control valves being procured and installed from 22 to 3, saving ROM $600,000.
- The project was intended to be executed during a scheduled turn around. By reducing the scope of work, costs associated with maintenance planning and execution were decreased.
- Eliminated structural and piping engineering costs that would have been required to account for the large spring return air actuators originally part of the project.
- Identified a gap in the previous design around existing equipment located within a fire zone and making changes to fireproof cables and equipment within the fire zone.
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