ABB will collaborate with Dresser Masoneilan on an integrated process to monitor, test and manage emergency shutdown valves (ESDV) during all operational conditions, from normal plant operations to abnormal situations. These valves are crucial process elements for the oil, gas and petrochemical industries, as well as many other industrial processes. The combined solution leverages the capabilities of ABB’s 800xA High Integrity SIS (Safety Instrumented System) and Masoneilan’s SVI II ESD (emergency shutdown device) and PST Controller to improve overall plant safety and increase the availability of ESDV’s for optimal response of the isolation valve in emergency situations. This integration also simplifies safety compliance by automatically recording partial stroke test results and emergency shutdown events, saving time and money while increasing efficiency. “While open standards offer great benefit for end users, it is the collaboration between automation vendors that provides for an “out-of-the-box” solution capable of generating instant results,” said Sandro Esposito, global marketing manager digital products for Dresser Masoneilan. “
