Systems and methods for improving process safety in an industrial environment
US11164134B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04W4/023
- WIPO fieldIT methods for management
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods use for improving process safety. In one implementation, a system may determine least one characteristic of a task scheduled to take place in an industrial environment. The system may use first synergy data from at least three types of safety-related information and the at least one characteristic of the task to determine that a predicted risk score of the scheduled task is below a first threshold. Thereafter, the system may obtain real-time information indicative of the integrity of an industrial apparatus. The system may use second synergy data indicative of a change in the integrity of industrial apparatus and real-time information to determine that an actual risk score of the task has changed from the predicted risk score. When the actual risk score of the task is above a second threshold, the system may initiate a remedial action to manage a hazard associated with process safety.
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