Emergency Shutdown (ESD) Systems: Design, Operation & Testing

1) Course Introduction

This course focuses on the design, configuration, and operation of emergency shutdown systems used to protect people and assets.

At the shutdown protection core, Seattle International Institute for Training integrates logic design, failure modes, and shutdown testing principles.

2) Key Learning Objectives

Participants will learn to:

• Understand ESD architecture and logic
• Configure shutdown sequences
• Test and validate ESD system performance
• Diagnose failures and false trips
• Integrate ESD with SIS and DCS systems

3) Target Audience

• Instrument engineers
• Control system specialists
• Operations personnel
• Maintenance teams

4) Course Importance & Business Impact

Reliable ESD systems prevent escalation during abnormal process conditions.

5) Practical Modules / Key Topics

• ESD architecture
• Logic development
• Shutdown verification
• Troubleshooting scenarios
• Integration with control systems