Master Functional Safety: Sis Design And Sil Calculations

Become an expert in Functional Safety SIL Assessment and SIS design -Prepare CFSE certification with real-world examples

What you'll learn

Master IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards - Understand fundamental principles, safety lifecycle implementation, and compliance requirements for SIS

Master SIS system architectures and configurations

Understand 1oo1, 1oo2, 2oo2, and 2oo3 configurations and select the optimal architecture for specific safety requirements and SIL targets

Perform accurate SIL calculations and assessments - Calculate SIL levels using quantitative methods, PFDavg calculations, and system architecture

Design robust Safety Instrumented System - Apply system architectures, understand common cause factors, hardware fault tolerance, and safe failure fractions

Implement comprehensive protection strategies - Master the 10-layer protection model from BPCS to emergency response including prevention and mitigation layers

Apply valve testing strategies in SIS - Understand Partial Stroke Testing (PST) and Full Stroke Testing (FST) effects on system performance and SIL achievement

Prepare for CFSE certification - Gain the advanced knowledge and practical skills for the prestigious Certified Functional Safety Engineer certification

Requirements

Basic engineering background - Undergraduate degree in engineering (chemical, electrical, mechanical, or related field) or equivalent industrial experience

Fundamental process knowledge - Understanding of industrial processes, control systems, and instrumentation concepts

No specialized software required - All calculations demonstrated using standard methods and principles applicable to any SIL calculation tool

Recommended but not required - Basic familiarity with reliability engineering concepts (MTTR, MTTF, failure rates) will enhance learning experience

Commitment to learning - Willingness to complete quizzes and practice calculations to master the material thoroughly

Description

Master the critical skills of functional safety engineering with this comprehensive course designed by a Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE) and Certified Process Safety Professional (CCPSC) with extensive hands-on experience in hazard identification, risk analysis, and SIL determination according to IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 standards.This industry-leading course provides over 6 hours of expert instruction across 7 specialized modules, covering everything from fundamental safety concepts to advanced SIL calculations. You'll gain practical expertise in Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS) design, system architectures, and real-world application through multiple calculation examples including hydrogen compressor, air measurement, oxygen measurement, level measurement, and temperature monitoring systems.Starting with essential foundation concepts, you'll explore the complete 10-layer protection strategy for hazardous events, from basic process control systems to emergency response plans. The course thoroughly covers reliability engineering principles, including MTTF, MTTR, failure rates, and common cause failures that are crucial for accurate SIL assessments.Deep-dive into Safety Instrumented Systems architecture with detailed coverage of 1oo1, 1oo2, 2oo2, and 2oo3 configurations, understanding how each impacts system performance and SIL achievement. Learn advanced concepts including Hardware Fault Tolerance (HFT), Safe Failure Fraction (SFF), and PFDavg calculations that form the backbone of functional safety engineering.The course includes specialized training on valve testing strategies, covering Partial Stroke Testing (PST) and Full Stroke Testing (FST) and their effects on system reliability. Master the IEC 61508 fundamental concepts including safety lifecycle implementation, quantitative SIL determination methods, and compliance requirements.Each section includes comprehensive knowledge-testing quizzes (165 questions total) to reinforce learning and ensure mastery of critical concepts. The course culminates with hands-on SIL calculation practice sessions that mirror real industrial scenarios, preparing you for professional certification and immediate workplace application.Whether you're pursuing CFSE certification or advancing your career in process safety, this course provides the authoritative training needed to excel in functional safety engineering roles across oil & gas, chemical processing, pharmaceutical, and other high-risk industries.Master the Standards. Achieve Certification. Protect LivesWR Training - Your trusted learning providerSpread the wings of your knowledge

Overview

Section 1: Presentation of IEC 61508 and IEC 61511

Lecture 1 Introduction

Lecture 2 Scope of IEC 61508

Lecture 3 Safety

Lecture 4 IEC 61508 - Brief description

Lecture 5 Other safety related standards

Lecture 6 Before to proceed to the next section

Section 2: Prevention and mitigation layers for hazardous events

Lecture 7 Introduction

Lecture 8 Prevention Layer #1 - Plant and processes

Lecture 9 Prevention Layer #2 - Basic Process Control Systems (BPCS)

Lecture 10 Prevention Layer #3 - Alarm systems

Lecture 11 Prevention Layer #4 - Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Lecture 12 Prevention Layer #5 - Physical protection

Lecture 13 Mitigation Layer #6 - Physical containment

Lecture 14 Mitigation Layer #7 - Scrubbers and flares

Lecture 15 Mitigation Layer #8 - Fire and gas systems

Lecture 16 Mitigation Layer #9 - Internal emergency plan

Lecture 17 Mitigation Layer #10 - External emergency plan

Lecture 18 Considerations on protection levels

Lecture 19 Before to proceed to the next section

Section 3: Basic concepts of safety standards

Lecture 20 Introduction

Lecture 21 Reliability

Lecture 22 Unreliability

Lecture 23 Availability and unavailability

Lecture 24 More about "availability"

Lecture 25 Achievable availability

Lecture 26 Operational availability

Lecture 27 MTTF, MTTR, MTBF and their relations

Lecture 28 Failure rate

Lecture 29 Components with constant failure rate

Lecture 30 Failure rate categories

Lecture 31 Common cause failures

Lecture 32 Safety analysis with SIL selection

Lecture 33 Before to proceed to the next section

Section 4: Safety Instrumented Systems (SIS)

Lecture 34 Introduction to SIS

Lecture 35 Safety requirements

Lecture 36 Safety Integrity Levels (SIL)

Lecture 37 System architectures

Lecture 38 System architectures - 1oo1

Lecture 39 System architectures - 1oo2

Lecture 40 System architectures - 2oo2

Lecture 41 System architectures - 2oo3 and 1oo2D

Lecture 42 Common cause factor (β) and PFDavg for redundant architectures

Lecture 43 More on 1oo1 system architectures

Lecture 44 Effect of manual periodic tests on PFDavg calculation for 1oo1 architectures

Lecture 45 Effect of manual test duration on PFDavg calculation for 1oo1 architectures

Lecture 46 PFDavg interpretation

Lecture 47 More on 1oo2 system architectures

Lecture 48 1oo2 architecture for final element only

Lecture 49 More on 2oo3 system architectures

Lecture 50 Comparison between system architectures

Lecture 51 Practical example #1

Lecture 52 Practical example #2

Lecture 53 Practical example #3

Lecture 54 Before to proceed to the next section

Section 5: Use of valves in Safety Instrumented Systems

Lecture 55 Bypass examples

Lecture 56 Partial Stroke Test (PST) for valves

Lecture 57 More on Partial Stroke Tests (PST)

Lecture 58 Full Stroke Test (FST) for valves

Lecture 59 Effects of PST and FST on PFDavg and SIL

Lecture 60 Before to proceed to the next section

Section 6: SIS conceptual design

Lecture 61 Design requirements

Lecture 62 Before to proceed to the next section

Section 7: IEC 61508 - Fundamental concepts

Lecture 63 Safety lifecycle

Lecture 64 Safety Integrity Levels (SIL)

Lecture 65 Hardware Fault Tolerance (HFT)

Lecture 66 More on HFT

Lecture 67 Safe Failure Fraction (SFF)

Lecture 68 Quantitative method for SIL determination

Lecture 69 Before to proceed to the next section

Section 8: Practice session - SIL calculations

Lecture 70 Quick review of the SIL calculation method

Lecture 71 Example #1 - Hydrogen compressor

Lecture 72 Example #2 - Air measurement

Lecture 73 Example #3 - Oxygen measurement

Lecture 74 Example #4 - Level measurement

Lecture 75 Example #5 - Temperature monitoring

Section 9: Downloadable resources

Lecture 76 Watch me

Process Safety Engineers seeking comprehensive SIS and functional safety expertise for career advancement and CFSE certification preparation,Instrumentation and Control Engineers working with safety systems who need to understand SIL requirements and system design principles,Project Engineers and Managers overseeing safety-critical projects in oil & gas, chemical, pharmaceutical, and manufacturing industries,Safety Professionals expanding their expertise into functional safety and Safety Instrumented Systems design and assessment,Engineering Consultants requiring authoritative knowledge of IEC 61508/61511 standards for client projects and regulatory compliance,Experienced Engineers preparing for the Certified Functional Safety Engineer (CFSE) examination and seeking structured, comprehensive training,Technical Professionals in high-risk industries who need to understand, specify, or verify Safety Instrumented Systems performance