A well implemented alarm management program can deliver results that not only improves the operator’s situational awareness, decreases the potential of a safety related incident, and enhances environmental compliance but also reduces unplanned downtime, helps prevent equipment damage, lessens production losses due to off-spec production, and improves overall plant profitability.  The alarm philosophy and rationalization efforts are key to establishing an effective alarm management program and sustaining it long-term.

Participants will:

• Learn how Motiva improved their alarm management program.


• Understand the need to have an alarm philosophy before beginning an alarm management program.


• Understand the basics of alarm rationalization with a focus on quality alarms rather than quantity.

See related presentations on alarm management on the AFPM Safety Portal at https://safetyportal.afpm.org/File/2265/1

Moderator:
Tim Olsen, Emerson Automation Solutions

Speakers:
Steve Gill, HF Sinclair Corporation
Troy Jones, Motiva Enterprises LLC
Cristina Pirataie, Puffer-Sweiven