Challenge: The first priority in all industrial operations is safety for site personnel and the surrounding communities. All activities are planned and executed with safety as the primary goal. Combustion processes are widely used and bring a unique set of safety concerns. Fired processes should be designed in accordance with recognized safety codes and standards, and a proper Burner Management System (BMS) should be installed. Some legacy BMS installations were put in before codes were as comprehensive as they are today, and traditionally, implementations have been difficult to troubleshoot when there is a problem. This negatively affects safety and reliability performance.
Solution: Safe operation of fired processes can be achieved while at the same time supporting highest possible unit availability by simplifying troubleshooting and maintenance. To begin, Emerson consultants assist sites with review of combustion process equipment and fuel trains to ensure that they are installed per current applicable codes and recommended practices. Emerson BMS solutions are uniquely designed to simplify troubleshooting and to deliver clear language prompts of firing sequence status and first out.
