Nomenclature

Symbology

The following is a list of symbology used throughout this guide. Units are SI unless otherwise specified.

DescriptionSymbolUnit
Density
Entropy change of vapourisation
Ideal gas constant8.314
Latent heat

Acronyms

AbbreviationDescription
CCSCarbon Capture and Storage
DCSDistributed Control System
ESDEmergency Shutdown
FATFactory Acceptance Test
FSAFunctional Safety Assessment
HAZOPHazard and Operability Study
HRAHazard and Risk Assessment
LOPALayer of Protection Analysis
MCCMotor Control Centre
PFDProcess Flow Diagram
PFDProbability of Failure on Demand
PIDProportional, Integral, Differential (controller)
PSTProcess Safety Time
RRFRisk Reduction Factor
SATSite Acceptance Test
SIFSafety Instrumented Function
SILSafety Integrity Level
SISSafety Instrumented System
SRSSafety Requirements Specification