Evolutionary Themes from ISA 84 to ISA 61511

PresentationANSI/ISA 84.00.01 was the second edition of ISA standard to address safety instrumented systems for the process industry sector and was recognized by OSHA as a good engineering practice within process safety management. Nevertheless, standards must evolve over time based on application experience. After a decade of international process sector experience in applying these requirements for safety instrumented systems (SIS), a new edition of the IEC 61511 international standard was published. Recently published, ANSI/ISA 61511-1 brings the ISA standard into complete alignment with IEC 61511-1. This paper will review ten major themes of change between ANSI/ISA 84.00.01 and ANSI/ISA 61511-1

Aviation Maintenance Management

Note: This pdf only includes chapter 1 and 18. THE COMPLETE, UP-TO-DATE GUIDE TO MANAGING AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS Thoroughly revised for the latest aviation industry changes and FAA regulations, this comprehensive reference explains how to establish and run an effi cient, reliable, and cost-effective aircraft maintenance program. Co-written by Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University instructors, Aviation Maintenance Management, Second Edition offers broad, integrated coverage of airline management, aircraft maintenance fundamentals, aviation safety, and the systematic planning and development of successful maintenance programs. LEARN HOW TO: Minimize service interruptions while lowering maintenance and repair costs Adhere to aviation industry certification requirements and FAA regulations Define and document maintenance activities Work with engineering and production, planning, and control departments Understand the training requirements for mechanics, technicians, quality control inspectors, and quality assurance auditors Identify and monitor maintenance program problems and trends Manage line and hangar maintenance Provide materiel support for maintenance and engineering Stay on top of quality assurance, quality control, reliability standards, and safety issue

Fire and Life Safety Analysis of the Bonderson Engineering Projects Center

As part of the requirements for the Degree of Masters of Science in Fire Protection Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, a prescriptive and performance based design analysis was conducted for the Bonderson Engineering Projects Center building (Cal Poly campus). The purpose of this analysis was to review the Bonderson Engineering Projects Center’s compliance with applicable and recognized fire and building codes with regards to its fire protection systems and features. The fire protection systems and features analyzed in this report include: 1) Egress Systems, 2) Structural Fire Protection, 3) Fire Detection and Alarm Systems, 4) Fire Suppression Systems. Prescriptive analysis of the Bonderson Engineering Projects Center was performed in order to determine if the building adhered to standards set forth within applicable standards and codes. Analysis was based primarily upon both the International Building Code 2009 Edition and NFPA 101: Life Safety Code 2012 Edition. Where required, other NFPA codes and standards were utilized, including the 2010 Editions of NFPA 13: Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems and NFPA 72: National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. The egress systems in the building largely met prescriptive code requirements except for a few issues related to room 104 and its change in occupancy use (door swing direction, locks without panic hardware, etc). The structural system is a Type II-B classification and was found to meet prescriptive code requirements. Some shortcomings with the detection and alarm systems were discovered during the analysis, mainly with respect to spacing gaps. Several visible notification devices on the second floor did not meet prescriptive code due to gaps in required coverage. Additionally, it was determined that detailed measurements of the average ambient sound level should be taken in order to better analyze the audible notification systems. Lastly, the sprinkler system was found to meet prescriptive code requirements, both for water demand and bracing. Performance based design analysis was performed in order to gain understanding on the ability of the building to safely egress occupants during various fire scenarios when built to the prescriptive approaches set forth in the codes and standards. This performance based design analysis was based upon standards set forth in Chapter 5 of the Life Safety Code. Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) and Pathfinder computer simulators were utilized to carry out the performance based design. ASET vs. RSET analysis solidified the code requirements which prohibit highly combustible materials from within atrium spaces

Preview Of API 610 12th Edition

LectureAPI 610 Eleventh Edition, Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries, is being updated to the Twelfth Edition. The Eleventh Edition was identical to the ISO 13709 Second Edition; however, API and ISO have decided to no longer “co-brand” standards and ISO 13709 Second Edition is not being updated. This tutorial addresses the background process in how the document is updated and indicates the participating companies that contributed to this work. The majority of this paper is focused on addressing the “significant” changes as well as “other’ changes that are of particular interest to the reader in understanding changes from the previous ISO/API editions. Included is the background reasoning behind each change. Insight into subject matter for future updates to ISO 13709/API 610 is addressed at the end. The Twelfth Edition draft has been circulating for comment since the second quarter of 2014. One area of particular interest in the Eleventh Edition was the data sheet program which has been improved and was expected to support electronic data interchange (EDI) for engineering contractors, end users and pump manufacturers. EDI was expected to save significant effort in accurately specifying equipment requirements. In the Twelfth Edition, a task force subgroup is again trying to enhance its use

Highlights of Draft API 610 12th Edition

TutorialAPI 610 Eleventh Edition, Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries, has been updated to the Twelfth Edition. The Eleventh Edition was identical to the ISO 13709 Second Edition; however, API and ISO have decided to no longer “co-brand” standards and ISO 13709 Second Edition is not being updated. This tutorial describes the process of updating the document and cites the participating companies contributing to this work. The majority of this paper is focused on addressing the “significant” as well as “other” changes that are of particular interest to the reader in understanding revisions from the previous ISO/API editions. Included are the influences and reasons behind each change. Insight into subject matter for future updates to ISO 13709/API 610 is addressed at the end. One area of particular interest in the Eleventh Edition was the data sheet program which had been improved and was expected to support Electronic Data Exchange (EDE) for engineering contractors, end users and pump manufacturers. These expectations to save significant effort in accurately specifying equipment requirements have not been met. And so in the Twelfth Edition, a task force sub-group is trying to further enhance its use

ISO 13709 2nd Edition/ API 610 Eleventh Edition Highlights

TutorialInternational standard ISO 13709:2009 (Identical), ANSI/API Standard 610: September 2010 “Centrifugal Pumps for Petroleum, Petrochemical and Natural Gas Industries” also referred to as ISO 13709 Second Edition / API Eleventh Edition has been updated from its previous ISO 13709 1st Edition/ API 610 10th Edition. This tutorial addresses the background process in how the document was updated along with indicating the participating companies who contributed to this work. The majority of this paper is focused on addressing the “significant” changes as well as “other’ changes that are of particular interest to the reader in understanding changes from the previous ISO/API editions. Included is the background reasoning behind each change. Insight into subject matter for future updates to ISO 13709/ API 610 will be addressed at the end. One area of particular interest is the data sheet program which has been improved and significantly enhanced to become a guide for engineering contractors, end users and pump manufacturers alike for accurately specifying equipment requirements. A special thank you is extended to the late Anthony (Tony) Semple of Bechtel for his hours of dedication to produce this data sheet program

Software systems engineering: a journey to contemporary agile and beyond, do people matter?

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Software systems engineering: a journey to contemporary agile and beyond, do people matter?

It is fascinating to view the evolution of software systems engineering over the decades. At the first glance, it could be perceived that the various approaches and processes are different. Are they indeed different? This paper will briefly discuss such a journey relating to findings from an empirical study in some organisations in the UK. Some of the issues described in the literature and by practitioners are common across different software system engineering approaches over the time. It can be argued that human-element of software development plays an integral part in the success of software systems development endeavour. After all, software engineering is a human-centric craft. In order to understand such issues, we crossed the discipline to other disciplines in order to adapt theories and principles that will help to better understand and tackle such matter. Other disciplines have well established human related theories and principles that can be useful. From Japanese management philosophies, we have adapted Lean and knowledge management theories. From psychology, we have adapted Emotional Intelligence (EI). With such an interdisciplinary view, some of the issues can be addressed adequately. Which bring the question: is it really the process or the people? The second author will reflect on his experience attending the first SQM conference 25 years ago. The reflection will discuss the evolution of software systems engineering, and what was changed since then, if at all changed

Barriers to ISO 9001 Implementation in Moroccan Organizations: Empirical Study

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore obstacles to ISO 9001 quality management system implementation in Moroccan firms. Design/methodology/approach: A questionnaire survey has been conducted among a heterogeneous sample of 200 organizations, operating in different sectors in Morocco, yielding a response rate of 57.5%. The authors have studied barriers to quality initiatives in general and obstacles to QMS implementation in particular through an extensive literature review. Questions related to profiles of respondents, reasons of seeking certification, external consultancy and barriers to ISO 9001 implementation experienced by surveyed organizations. For the purpose of this study, authors considered three categories of quality inhibiting factors: organizational, technical and costs related barriers. Findings: Results indicate that surveyed companies sought ISO 9001 certification mainly for marketing reasons and experienced many difficulties during the implementation process. Barriers reported by respondents were mostly organizational. Resistance to change headed the list according to participants’ opinion. Also, findings highlighted the prominence of bureaucracy and poor interdependence between departments in organizations. Lack of communication, poor top management commitment and insufficient trainings were also ascertained to be obstacles to QMS implementation in Morocco. Originality/value: Earlier studies were led by different researchers in different countries about barriers to quality initiatives in general and to ISO 9001 implementation in particular. Few of those studies were conducted in Arab speaking countries but no research has been carried in Morocco. This study on obstacles to QMS implementation in Morocco will help in completing the jigsaw of difficulties faced by organizations worldwide when preparing to ISO 9001 certification. Research limitations/implications: This research is limited by the geographic context of the study Morocco, although results can be extrapolated to Arab speaking countries in general. Practical implications: The findings of this paper provide Moroccan managers with a practical understanding of the factors that are likely to obstruct ISO 9001 QMS implementation. Managers should overcome these barriers to achieve a successful implementation and higher QMS performance.Peer Reviewe